The Japanese multi-champion took the gold medal by beating Peruvian Franck Mayer in the +100 kg final at Videna Sports Centre 1.
The Japanese, currently seventh in the world judo rankings, Tatsuru Saito took the gold medal and the flashes at the Lima 2024 Pan American Open, which was successfully held on June 21 and 22 at the Videna Sports Center 1. ”
This Pan American OPEN brought together world figures who were looking to strengthen their qualification with a view to the Olympic Games and confirmed Juan Postigos who will compete in his fourth Olympic Games in Paris 2024,” said the sensei and president of the Peruvian Judo Sports Federation, María Martínez.
Saito, 22, who won a silver medal at the world Championship The 2022 Judo champion is the son of two-time Olympic gold medallist and world champion Saito Hitoshi. “I came to Peru to score points for the Olympic Games and that’s why I’m happy to win this gold medal. It’s the first time I’ve come to Lima, it’s been a long journey,” said the world judo figure, after speaking about his goals for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“I’m going to go win the gold medal in the Paris Olympics, “It is my only goal and this competition in Peru is part of my preparation. I have been in this beautiful sport of judo for 16 years,” he concluded. Tatsuru Saito was one of the many stars present at the OPEN Panamericano Lima 2024, which was successfully held at the Videna Sports Center. There were more than 105 judokas from 33 countries who shined on the tatami showing a great performance.
2024-07-02 02:26:13
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