Fabrizio Murroni, the judo champion originally from Iglesiastoday won the bronze medal at the judo world championships in the veteran category, which took place in Abu Dhabi from 31 October to 3 November 2023.
Fabrizio Murroni, born in ’69, beat the Frenchman Patrice De Lavau in the final for third place, leading a very valuable race, which led him to win the bronze medal, winning the final with an IPPON from an anthology of o-uchi- gari.
IPPON:
In martial arts, the point obtained as recognition of the possession of an exceptional level of technique
A pride for Sardinian Judo and for its city, Iglesias, for all the partners, friends and supporters who have always supported and encouraged it.
Even with this result, Team Italia led by Roberto Borgis and Joseph Macrì he scored again, winning a bronze medal with Fabrizio Murroni in the 60kg M5, the other 2 of which one is silver with Fabio Stefano Brocchieri in the 66kg M4 and a bronze with Alessio Lepore in the same class and category.
This is the tenth medal for Fabrizio Murroniwho also boasts European, non-European and Italian titles in his career, demonstrating that he is still fit and can compete at a high level with the best judokas in the world in the veteran category, reserved for athletes over 30 years old.
We asked him to tell us about it Fabriziojust off the podium, the emotions of this adventure that began in a small town in Sulcis Iglesiente and reached Abu Dhabi:
“It was an exciting and challenging competition, in which I had the honor of representing my country and my region, Sardinia, on the podium of the 2023 Judo World Championships.”
“I participated in the 60kg M5 category, where high-level opponents from all over the world were competing. After passing the first round with determination and determination against the French Franck HEBERT, I reached the quarter-finals against Yevgeniy RACHSHUK, originally from Kazakhstan. It was a very tough challenge, even on a psychological level in which I gave my all to try to win, but due to a mistake I had to give in to his ippon. I felt disappointed and frustrated, but I didn’t lose hope of winning a medal.”
“In the match to access the final for third place due to injury, the Englishman Mark COSTIFF did not appear on the tatami, opening the door to the podium for me.
Against the Frenchman PATRICE DE LAVAU, who was closing the climb to the podium against me, I gave my all and closed the match with a beautiful ippon which gave me the victory and the bronze medal. It was an immense joy, which I share with my family who saw me from the stands, my friends who encouraged me from home and all the Italian fans who supported me.”
“This medal is the fruit of years of sacrifices, training and passion for Judo. It is also my tenth medal in my career, after the nine I won, the previous one at the European Championships recently held in Podcetrtek, Slovenia.
I am proud of this result, which places me among the best judokas in the world in my category. Despite this, I say as I always have that iIn this situation and on this day I was better than my opponents, but I still don’t consider myself one.
I want to thank everyone who helped me reach this goal: my family, my friends, my partners, the Italian judo federation and all my teachers who taught me the values and principles of this wonderful sport.”
Words of thanks also for the Italian Judo Federation, for supporting and encouraging him in this adventure.
The Abu Dhabi World Judo Championships represent a significant event in the international sporting calendar, attracting the attention of enthusiasts and industry professionals from around the world. This year, the competition stood out for its exceptional technical level and exciting challenges between world-famous athletes. it was streamed on the dedicated web channel JudoTV
Fabrizio Murroni told us that he is very happy and proud of his result, which he dedicates to his family, friends, his gym mates and all his fans.
The event saw the participation of judokas from different nations, each hoping to win a medal and leave their mark in the history of the sport. There were multiple categories competing, covering different weights and thus offering a wide spectrum of techniques and strategies.
One of the most appreciated aspects of the Judo World Championships is the ability to combine sportsmanship and mutual respect between competitors. Despite the competitive nature of the event, the spirit of fair play prevailed, with the athletes demonstrating great respect and consideration towards each other.
In terms of results, the Abu Dhabi World Championships confirmed some great names in Italian judo including Fabrizio Murroniwhich will certainly be one to keep an eye on in future competitions.
The variety of techniques exhibited provided a fascinating and educational spectacle for anyone interested in better understanding the sport.
In conclusion, the Judo World Championships in Abu Dhabi offered unforgettable moments and contributed, also thanks to Fabrizio Murroni and to all the other athletes competing, to promote judo as a discipline that goes beyond pure physical competition, emphasizing values such as integrity, respect and perseverance.
2023-11-02 19:34:40
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