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The 2023 World Judo Tour begins in Portugal

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The 2023 IJF World Tour season kicked off in sunny Portugal. The stadium was packed to the brim with fans eager to watch the first tournament of the new year.

Under 48 kg class

In the under 48kg category, it was a Kazakh-only final. Abiba Abuzhakynova won the final waza-ari against her Kazakh compatriot Galiya Tinbayeva. The two athletes showed true judo values with a great display friendship and sportsmanship.

The medals were presented by Mr. Vlad Marinescu (Director General of the IJF).

Under 60 kg class

Yamato Fukuda, a young Japanese athlete, won his first Grand Prix in the category of under 60kg.

The transition from groundwork to defeat the experienced Francisco Garrigos was excellent.

Juan Carlos Barcos (Director of International Relations at the IJF) presented him with his medal.

Fukuda said that this result would not give him more confidence, but rather, it would mean that he will be sent to different competitions around the globe in the future, and will represent Japan at each of these events. This makes me more determined and diligent to work harder so that I can handle the burden.

Chelsie Giles, Olympic and World Medallist, started her year off in a great way. She arrived to Portugal as World Number 1 and cemented her position at the top of the world with a brilliant performance.

Lisa Allan, Event Director of the IJF, presented her with her medal.

Giles said, “It is so nice to receive a medal wherever you go.” “I haven’t won many gold medals in my senior years, so receiving a gold one, especially since it’s the very first competition of the new year, is incredible.”

Under 66 kg class

Mukhriddin Tilokov, Uzbekistan, won the under 66kg weight class and shocked former world champion An Baul. His legendary coach Ilias Iliadis, was also thrilled!

Mr. Armen Badasarov, Director and Head referee of the IJF, awarded the medals.

Under 57 kg class

Huh Mimi, of Korea, defeated the current World Champion Rafaela Silva from Brazil with what appeared to be pure determination. She was delighted to celebrate with her coach

Neil Adams, IJF Refereeing supervisor, presented her with the gold medal.

The home team was on a roll all day, performing some of the most slick judo in Almada. This tournament is an excellent opportunity for the young Portuguese team, to show the world how strong Portuguese Judo has become. The next two days are going to be spectacular.

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  • Daniela Daecher is a twenty-something bookworm and coffee addict with a passion for geeking out over sci fi, tv, movies, and books. In 2013 she completed her BA in English with a specialization in Linguistics. In 2014 she completed her MA in Linguistics, focusing on the relationship between language and communication in written form. She currently lives in Munich, Germany.

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton

During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.

“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don&#39t think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team&#39s choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.

“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.

“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.

“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.

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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò

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Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò

CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.

“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.

“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.

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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights

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Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition

During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.

“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.

“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.

“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.

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