Russian judoka Inal Tasoev Speaking on the “Above Olympus” show on , he said that he fell in love with his sport even more and began to respect the leadership of the International Judo Federation (IJF) after the organization’s decision to award him the 2023 World Championship gold medal after the tournament ended.
Tasoev lost to three-time Olympic champion Teddy Riner of France in the final of the tournament in the over 100 kg weight category. In extra time, the Russian put his opponent on his back, but the attack was not assessed by the referee. The IJF later acknowledged the mistake and awarded gold to Tasoev and Riner.
– I have never seen anything like this. Honestly, I was a little shocked, but it is justice. After that moment, I started to love judo even more and respect the people who sit there (in the IJF). They reconsidered their decision, admitted their mistake and came back [золотую медаль]”Only true champions can admit their mistakes,” Tasoev said on the air of the “Above Olympus” program. Judo” on channel.
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