Judo's Kim Jisoo Defeats World No.1, Advances to Quarterfinals with "Half Win" [Paris Olympics]
Kim Ji-su of Korea Judo (Gyeongbuk Sports Council) advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
![[Image source=Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2024073019283470047_1722335314.jpg)
World No. 16 Kim Ji-su won by waza-ari with a counter throw against world No. 1 Juul Franssen (Netherlands) in the round of 16 of the women's 63kg judo event held on the 30th at the Champ de Mars arena in Paris, France.
After exchanging two shidos each, Kim Ji-su launched an aggressive attack with 16 seconds remaining in the match, catching her opponent off guard.
Hot Picks Today
While Samsung Falters, China Rises: "Chinese DRAM" Turns a Profit in Just One Year
- "Most Americans Didn't Want This"... Americans Lose 60 Trillion Won to Soaring Fuel Costs
- "Striking Will Lead to Regret": Hyundai-Kia Employees Speak Out... Uneasy Stares Toward Samsung Union
- Despite Captivating the Nation for Over a Month... "Timmy" the Whale Ultimately Found Dead
- "That? It's Already Stashed" Nightlife Scene Crosses the Line [ChwiYak Nation] ③
While gripping each other's judogi and engaging in a tense battle of strength, Kim Ji-su hooked her opponent's right foot and charged forward. Losing her balance, Franssen's shoulder touched the mat, awarding Kim Ji-su a waza-ari and ending the match.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
