Lasha Bekauri Wins Judo Gold in Paris

Lasha Bekauri of Georgia has made history by winning gold in the men's under 90kg judo at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking his second Olympic victory after Tokyo 2020. He defeated Japan's Sanshiro Murao 10-1 in a controversial final that included a decisive waza-ari awarded after a video review. Earlier, Bekauri secured his place in the final by overcoming Spanish judoka Tristani Mosakhlishvili in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Barbara Matic of Croatia captured her country's first-ever Olympic gold medal in judo, winning the women's under 70kg category against Germany's Miriam Butkereit. Matic's victory is particularly notable as she remained in control throughout the competition, showcasing her skills and determination. Both athletes have solidified their status as champions, with Bekauri now a double Olympic champion and Matic making history for Croatian judo.