The one-day regional tournament saw Guta of the Rolf Valley Sport Club scooping two bronze medals in the 81kg category of the judo and kurash challenge. Kurash is a sister sport to judo, with more throwing and no ground fighting.
Chibvudere emulated his fellow countryman in the 56kg category, and national 73kg champion of Mashayi proved a force to reckon with in his new 66kg class, although Judo Association of Zimbabwe President, Pat Warren, believed he could have done more.
I believe his drop from 73kg to 66kg had a detrimental affect on his fighting. He was much taller than his 66kg opponents, putting him at a disadvantage, Warren told The Zimbabwean on Sunday.
She said the showpiece was of great value, despite the Association’s failure to send a number of fighters due to lack of funds.
 The squad was a small one, being only three athletes due to financial constraints, but the tournament was of great value in assessing the continued progress of our judokas.
Post published in: Zimbabwe Sports News