Huge disappointment for Madeleine Malonga.
The Frenchwoman was taken to the ground at the start of her final by the Japanese Hamada in the -78 kg final in judo.
A final dispatched in less than a minute, without the French being able to express his talent.
The tricolor will still seek a second place, and a fourth silver medal for the French delegation.
A meager consolation prize for Malonga, but a fifth charm for French judo.
In tears, the French judokate had a lot of trouble getting up at the end of the fight.
The Olympic vice-champion: “I am really disappointed.
Maybe I'll realize it's a nice medal.
These are long years of work and it may only happen once at the Games.
I hope my club is not too disappointed.
I will thoroughly prepare for Paris 2024 ”, confided Malonga, very moved to the microphones of France TV.
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