The Dakar Open, qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, took place this weekend. Present at this meeting, Dconnexion Zouleiha Abzetta finished with the silver medal around her neck in the women’s (57 kg) category.
In pole position for a third consecutive qualification for the Olympic Games after Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, the Ivorian shooter once again did well in the heart of the Senegalese capital.
Winner in her first fight counting for the semi-final, “ Zoul » opens the floodgates of the finale. At this final stage of the conquest of the prestigious charms, she bows to the British Wilson Malin on a wazari. “ I only get positive things from my competition. I leave very happy. There is certainly a little disappointment because I was aiming for the gold medal but I am happy with my fight in the final. I managed my fight well against this opponent “, she said before adding. “ I will stay on this good momentum and this dose of confidence to better prepare for the Yaoundé Open which arrives next weekend. »
48th in the world with 1,078 points in her category according to the ranking updated on November 6, 2023, Zouleiha Dconnexion will grab a few precious points in the conquest of the ticket leading to Paris, on the evening of this Dakar meeting.
Ivory Coast finished 4th out of 28 countries with a gold medal, 2 silver and 1 bronze. Senegal, host country is first with (4 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze). Cameroon which picks up 2 gold charms, 2 silver and 4 bronze charms is 2nd just ahead of Zambia, 3rd with 2 gold charms. Jérôme Assafoua Zelman (-73 kg), with his gold-colored metal acquired among juniors, brings the total number of Ivorian medals to 5.
97 competitors including 66 men and 31 women from 28 countries spread over 4 continents took part in this contest. After Dakar, head for Yaoundé in Cameroon on November 18 and 19.
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Bilan Seniors
Or (1)
Kobena Kremé (-100 kg)
Argent (2)
Zouléhia Dabonné (-57 kg)
Polneau Boduit Wilfried Anderson (+ 100 kg)
Bronze(1)
Flying Flying (-52 kg)
Juniors
Or (1)
Jérôme Assafoua Zelman (-73 kg)
2023-11-13 17:38:31
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