The head coach Russian national team In judo, Hasanbi Taov told he was counting on more medals at the European Championships.
Russian judokas won five medals in the individual tournament at the European Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.
Matvey Kanikovsky (weight category up to 100 kg), Inal Tasoev (over 100 kg), Kristina Dudina (up to 48 kg) won gold. Danil Lavrentiev (up to 73 kg) won silver, Tamerlan Bashaev (over 100 kg) won bronze.
The Russians entered the tournament in neutral status; their results were not taken into account in the medal count.
“The guys fought very well, we are happy.” In some weights they could have shown a slightly better result, but it doesn’t matter, it’s sport. Next time we will win again.
– Three of gold, silver and bronze – the result you were counting on? Or was it forgotten somewhere?
— Coaches are hungry for results. I was counting on more medals. In the category up to 60 kg, we were able to fight in the final part, as well as in the category up to 66 kg. Makhmadbekov could have competed better in the under 73 kg category. We have a reserve, we have world-class athletes. There will be a world championship soon. Those who were unable to do it at the European Championships will prove themselves there. Arman Adamyan had a micro-injury because of which he did not show everything he was capable of.
And Matvey Kanikovsky and Inal Tasoev were head and shoulders above everyone else. Tamerlan Bashaev was also in very good form. He could compete in the final game. Bronze is a worthy result that he deserves,” Taov told .
In the medal standings of the European Championship, the Georgian team won (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze), the Azerbaijanis finished second (2 gold and 1 silver) and the French finished third (1 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze). ).
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