Costa Rican judokas Diana Brenes Fallas and Sebastián Sancho Chinchilla they shone in the Marrakech African Open 2024, achieving medals and valuable points for their Olympic classifications. This event It took place from June 1 to 2 in the city of Marrakech, in Morocco.
Diana Brenes (-70 kg) He won the bronze medal after an outstanding performance. In her first fight, Brenes defeated the Moroccan Nassma Essatouri with a score of 1-0. Although in the semifinal they lost 0-1 against the French Florine Soularecovered quickly and beat the Moroccan Wafa Hadri in just 23 seconds to secure bronze. This achievement allows you to add 50 points in the rankingreaching a total of 384 points and maintaining the continental quota.
Sebastian Sancho (-60 kg) It also stood out by placing itself in second position. In the quarterfinals, Sancho beat the Moroccan 1-0 Alaqui Cherifi. In the semifinal, they won by ippon against the local El Mekkaoui, ensuring their place in the final. Although they fell 0-1 against the Jamaican Ashley Mackenzie In the final, Sancho added 70 points in the Olympic ranking, increasing his total to 311 points.
Julián Sancho Chinchilla (-73 kg) He was the other Costa Rican judoka who also competed in the event. In the quarterfinals he defeated the Moroccan Bilal Aguerdbut subsequently lost 1-2 to Azeddine Bounana. In the playoffs, Julián was defeated 0-1 by the Dutch Inno Loeber.
The brothers Sancho and Diana Brenes will continue their qualifying route in the Lima 2024 Pan American Open, which will take place on the American continent on June 21 and 22.
2024-06-03 04:05:23
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