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Hamilton Spectator
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada's Beauchemin-Pinard wins silver medal at judo world championships
BUDAPEST - Canada's Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard took the silver medal in the under-63-kilogram weight class at the world judo championships Monday after losing the final bout in extra time. Japan's Haruka Kaju, unbeaten since her World Judo Tour debut last year, withstood Beauchemin-Pinard's ground game and scored a pin for ippon — or full point — in 'golden score' sudden death. It was the second world championship silver for Beauchemin-Pinard, who also finished runner-up in 2022. The 30-year-old from Montreal also won bronze in the weight class at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 and 2020 Pan American championships. Beauchemin-Pinard, who had a bye in the first round, beat South Africa's Jasmine Martin, Slovenia's Kaja Kajzer, Mongolia's Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo and Brazil's Rafaela Silva en route to the final. Three of her four wins came by ippon, but she couldn't continue her dominance against the Japanese rising star. 'It's still really fresh and I think it's going to take me a few more days to digest this defeat, because I felt I could have beaten (Kaju),' Beauchemin-Pinard said. Still, Beauchemin-Pinard said she was proud to reach the podium. 'I'm thrilled with my result,' she said. 'Obviously, immediately after the fight, I was disappointed because the gold medal was well within reach. I felt like I'd lost the gold rather than won silver, but as the day went on, I realized that I had put in a great day's fighting.' In other action, François Gauthier-Drapeau of Alma, Que., lost his first bout in the under-81 kg category to Zaur Dvalashvili of Georgia. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 16, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada's Beauchemin-Pinard wins silver medal at judo world championships
BUDAPEST – Canada's Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard took the silver medal in the under-63-kilogram weight class at the world judo championships Monday after losing the final bout in extra time. Japan's Haruka Kaju, unbeaten since her World Judo Tour debut last year, withstood Beauchemin-Pinard's ground game and scored a pin for ippon — or full point — in 'golden score' sudden death. It was the second world championship silver for Beauchemin-Pinard, who also finished runner-up in 2022. The 30-year-old from Montreal also won bronze in the weight class at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 and 2020 Pan American championships. Beauchemin-Pinard, who had a bye in the first round, beat South Africa's Jasmine Martin, Slovenia's Kaja Kajzer, Mongolia's Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo and Brazil's Rafaela Silva en route to the final. Three of her four wins came by ippon, but she couldn't continue her dominance against the Japanese rising star. 'It's still really fresh and I think it's going to take me a few more days to digest this defeat, because I felt I could have beaten (Kaju),' Beauchemin-Pinard said. Still, Beauchemin-Pinard said she was proud to reach the podium. 'I'm thrilled with my result,' she said. 'Obviously, immediately after the fight, I was disappointed because the gold medal was well within reach. I felt like I'd lost the gold rather than won silver, but as the day went on, I realized that I had put in a great day's fighting.' In other action, François Gauthier-Drapeau of Alma, Que., lost his first bout in the under-81 kg category to Zaur Dvalashvili of Georgia. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 16, 2025.
Euronews
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
Georgian Stars Shine on Day 2 of Tbilisi Grand Slam
ADVERTISEMENT The beautiful city of Tbilisi played host to the second day of their judo grand slam! Georgian heroes stepped up to give their fans a huge amount to cheer for as the public filled the stadium to the rafters. At -63kg , it was Canada's Beauchemin-Pinard who put on a show. Going ahead early against France's Deketer, she held on to take a gold medal at her first tournament since the Olympics. Ambassador for France in Georgia, H.E. Sheraz GASRI, was on hand to award the medals. All eyes were on -73kg . 2012 Olympic Champion Lasha Shavdataushvili was on completely unstoppable form. The triple Olympic medallist always performs on home soil and today was no different. Sending the crowd into ecstasy, he took the first gold for Georgian men in Tbilisi this year. He was awarded his medals by Georgia Minister of Sport, Mr Shalva GOGOLADZE. When the crowd are shouting 'Lasha' it gives me great motivation and makes me 100 times stronger than normal, and I am very happy and grateful towards the fans who give me this motivation, and i'm so happy to achieve these kind of results Lasha Shavdatuashvili At -70kg Hungary's Szofi Ozbas took on Olympic medallist Sanne Van Dijke. Having recently moved from -63kg Ozbas fought brilliantly to overcome a distinct size difference, and take the gold. She was absolutely delighted. She was awarded her medal by Georgian Judo Federation President Mr Levan NOZADZE. It's very very nice, the crowd is really really loud, and it makes the atmosphere really good Szofi Ozbas Vedat Albyrak put on a dominant performance to take gold at -81kg . After going behind, Albayrak dug deep to get a waza-ari score and hold on to take the title here. The medals were awarded by Georgia State Security Service Deputy Head Mr Shengeli PITSKHELAURI. There is never a shortage of action in Tbilisi, and never a shortage of medals for the home team. On top of the 2 golds they've had so far they have also taken some hard earned bronzes in dramatic fashion! The combination of fantastic judo and passionate fans makes Tbilisi an incredibly exciting stop on the IJF's World Judo Tour. Don't miss the heavyweights tomorrow.
