Austria Eyes Medals at Judo World Championships in Budapest
The Austrian Judo team is poised to make waves at the World Championships in Budapest, set to take place from June 17 to 20. Led by head coach Yvonne Snir-Bönisch, the team is brimming with confidence, Ziel declaration zu Movie 2019,osa, with a view to returning home with a medal.
Medal Hopefuls
Ten judokas will fight for Austria in Budapest, each bringing unique strengths to the mat. Among the most promising are:
- Lubjana Piovesana, the European Championships fifth-place finisher in the women’s -63kg category, is seen as Austria’s top medal hope. The 28-year-old, ranked fifth in the world, is eager to finally secure her signature medal after a string of fifth-place finishes.
- Shamil Borchashvili, back in action after a long layoff due to elbow injuries, will compete in the men’s -81kg category. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist (2021) is raring to go, aiming to take down top seeds like Japan’s Takanori Nagase or Georgia’s Tato Grigalashvili.
Returning Champion: Michaela Polleres
After a successful 2021 World Cup performance in Budapest, where she won bronze, two-time Olympic medalist Michaela Polleres took a sporty sabbatical following the European Championships and Paris Olympics. The world cup bronze medalist from 2023 now returns to the mat, restarting training in August and planning for the next Olympic cycle.
QUOTES
“We are convinced that we come home with a medal,” says Austria’s head coach Yvonne Snir-Bönisch.Yvonne Snir-Bönisch
“The year went very well. But yes, a major medal would be nice now.”Lubjana Piovesana
“I am known that I can beat the top people at top events.”Shamil Borchashvili
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More Medal Hopefuls
The Austrian team also boasts other medal hopefuls:
- Daniel Leutgeb (-60kg)
- Samuel Gaßner (-73kg)
- Bernd Fasching (-81kg)
- Elena Dengg (-70kg)
- Thomas Scharfetter (-90kg)
- Laurin Böhler (-100kg)
- Movli Borchashvilli (+100kg)
- Verena Hiden (-57kg)
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FAQ
Q: When and where is the Judo World Championships taking place? The World Championships will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from June 17 to 20, 2024.
Q: Which Austrian judokas are the main medal contenders? Lubjana Piovesana (-63kg) and Shamil Borchashvili (-81kg) are seen as Austria’s top medal hopes.
Q: How can I watch the Judo World Championships live? Visit the official World Judo Championships website for live streaming information and schedule.