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Hamilton Spectator
9 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.
Toronto Star
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
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.
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.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Judo Shines in Dushanbe: History, Heroes and Home Glory
Welcome to Tajikistan, and the Dushanbe Grand Slam, one of the most vibrant events on the World Judo Tour. The arena was truly packed to the rafters, requiring an outdoor display and additional space for the thousands of judo loving locals, showing again how Judo truly is the number 1 sport in Tajikistan. At -48kg, Anudari JAMSRAN took on Wenna ZHUANG. ZHUANG led the contest with a yuko, but with under one minute remaining JAMSRAN managed to score ippon and claim her first gold medal on the World Judo Tour. An amazing achievement for the Mongolian youngster. Badakhshan Mountainous Autonomous Region Judo Federation Chair, Mr Nurali SHARIFOV was on hand to award the medals. At -60kg Balabay AGHAYEV overcame home favourite Mehrzod SUFIEV after putting on a fantastic performance. Scoring waza-ari he transitioned into an arm lock, forcing Sufiev to submit and scoring was delighted to add another gold medal to his collection! He was awarded his medal by Tajikistan Youth & Sports Committee Chair, Mr Zulfikor GULAHMADZODA. At -52kg, World & Olympic medallist Amandine BUCHARD faced Mukhayyo AKHMATOVA. Buchard was dominant all day and continued so in the final, after expertly taking her opponent to the ground, she wasted no time securing a shime-waza. Applying steady pressure, she forced the submission and secured an emphatic ippon was awarded her medal by Tajikistan Youth & Sports Committee 1st Deputy. Chair Ms Shabnam RAHIMZODA. It was my first time and really I'm surprised about it because I didn't know that Tajikistan loved a lot of judo. They give you some vibes and they give you power so no, I'm really happy about this competition here in Tajikistan. At -66kg, with Nurali EMOMALI facing Obid DZHEBOV it was an all Tajik affair. An huge Ippon brought the crowd to their feet, securing Emomali as the number 1 in this category domestically. The medals were awarded by Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr Ismoil MAHMADZOIR. I extend my appreciation to the IJF, to the great judo fans, to the Tajik Judo Federation, as you can see the atmosphere here and my impressions are beyond expectations. At -57kg, Sarah Leonie CYSIQUE faced Natalia ELKINA. A hold down delivered her the victory, and her second Grand Slam gold medal! She was awarded the gold medal by IJF Head Sport Director Mr Vladimir BARTA. Local judoka lit up the arena none more than so than 17 year old Madina QURBONZODA who took an historic bronze! Day one ends in dazzling Dushanbe — see you tomorrow for more!
Euronews
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
Judo Shines in Dushanbe: History, Heroes and Home Glory
ADVERTISEMENT Welcome to Tajikistan, and the Dushanbe Grand Slam, one of the most vibrant events on the World Judo Tour. The arena was truly packed to the rafters, requiring an outdoor display and additional space for the thousands of judo loving locals, showing again how Judo truly is the number 1 sport in Tajikistan. At -48kg, Anudari JAMSRAN took on Wenna ZHUANG . ZHUANG led the contest with a yuko, but with under one minute remaining JAMSRAN managed to score ippon and claim her first gold medal on the World Judo Tour. An amazing achievement for the Mongolian youngster. Badakhshan Mountainous Autonomous Region Judo Federation Chair, Mr Nurali SHARIFOV was on hand to award the medals. At -60kg Balabay AGHAYEV overcame home favourite Mehrzod SUFIEV after putting on a fantastic performance. Scoring waza-ari he transitioned into an arm lock, forcing Sufiev to submit and scoring Ippon. Aghayev was delighted to add another gold medal to his collection! He was awarded his medal by Tajikistan Youth & Sports Committee Chair, Mr Zulfikor GULAHMADZODA. At -52kg, World & Olympic medallist Amandine BUCHARD faced Mukhayyo AKHMATOVA . Buchard was dominant all day and continued so in the final, after expertly taking her opponent to the ground, she wasted no time securing a shime-waza. Applying steady pressure, she forced the submission and secured an emphatic ippon victory. She was awarded her medal by Tajikistan Youth & Sports Committee 1st Deputy. Chair Ms Shabnam RAHIMZODA. It was my first time and really I'm surprised about it because I didn't know that Tajikistan loved a lot of judo. They give you some vibes and they give you power so no, I'm really happy about this competition here in Tajikistan. Amandine BUCHARD (FRA) At -66kg, with Nurali EMOMALI facing Obid DZHEBOV it was an all Tajik affair. An huge Ippon brought the crowd to their feet, securing Emomali as the number 1 in this category domestically. The medals were awarded by Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr Ismoil MAHMADZOIR. I extend my appreciation to the IJF, to the great judo fans, to the Tajik Judo Federation, as you can see the atmosphere here and my impressions are beyond expectations. Nurali EMOMALI (TJK) At -57kg, Sarah Leonie CYSIQUE faced Natalia ELKINA . A hold down delivered her the victory, and her second Grand Slam gold medal! She was awarded the gold medal by IJF Head Sport Director Mr Vladimir BARTA. Local judoka lit up the arena none more than so than 17 year old Madina QURBONZODA who took an historic bronze! ADVERTISEMENT Day one ends in dazzling Dushanbe — see you tomorrow for more!
