Abidjan International Open 2025: Ivory Coast Judokas Shine with impressive medal haul
Treichville, Ivory Coast – The 2025 Abidjan International Open judo tournament concluded on November 30, with Ivory Coast’s judokas making a significant impact at the Palais des Sports.
Ivory Coast Dominates Junior and Cadet Categories
The first two days of the Open were dedicated to the African Junior and Cadet Cups respectively, and Ivory Coast judokas excelled in both:
- Junior Category (Nov 28-29): 7 medals including 2 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze.
- Gold: Sara (-63 kg, Ladies), Bâ Lou Carlie (-78 kg, Ladies)
- Silver: Acca Ariel Christopher (-60 kg, Men), Kaboré Farm (-57 kg, Ladies), Ouattara Lassine (+100 kg, Men)
- Bronze: Ouattara Massira (-57 kg, Ladies), Bamba Aboubacar Sidick (-73 kg, Men)
- Cadet Category (Nov 30): 5 medals including 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze.
- Gold: Zan Bi Ethan-Christ (-81 kg, Boys), Ezirim Dan-Yedidia (+90 kg, Boys)
- Silver: Ahipo Wesley (-60 kg, Boys)
- Bronze: Adam Mouyassar (-60 kg, Boys), Yoro Yves Ethan (-66 kg, Boys)
Strong Senior Performance Closes the Open
On the final day (Dec 1), Ivory Coast’s seniors wrapped up the competition with a flourish, winning 7 more medals:
- Gold: Ba Lou Carlie (+78 kg, Ladies)
- Silver: The Divine (-48 kg, Ladies), Dadié Guillaume (-73 kg, Men), Subscriber Daouda (-60 kg, Men), Diaby Mory (+100 kg, Men)
- Bronze: Subscriber Cheick Abraham (-90 kg, Men)
Ivory Coast finished fourth overall with 7 medals, behind Cameroon (7 medals including 3 gold), Algeria (5 medals including 2 gold), and Tunisia (2 gold medals).
Abidjan International Open 2025 – Final Medal Tally
In total, Ivory Coast judokas claimed 21 medals throughout the competition.
An International Arbitration Seminar alongside the Event
As in the previous two editions, an international arbitration seminar was held alongside the Open, further enriching the event.
Did you know?
Proudly representing the Éléphanteaux, the Ivorian judokas showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Interactive Questions
Q: Which Ivorian judoka won gold in both the Junior and Senior categories?
A: Ba Lou Carlie (+78 kg)
FAQs
Q: How many countries participated in the Abidjan International Open 2025?
A: More than 150 athletes from four continents.
Q: When was the event held?
A: November 28 – December 1, 2025.
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