Judokas in Action: European Championships Heats Up in the Heavyweights

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he mat is heating up at the 2025 European Judo Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro. As the competition moves into its final day, the heavyweight divisions are taking center stage. Here’s a recap of the action-packed Saturday morning, brought to you by 247sports.news.

Weighty Wins and Unlikely Upsets

• +78kg Women: It was a quick and decisive win for Israel’s Raz Hershko, who defeated Croatia’s Bianca Radić with a well-timed Sode-tsurikomi-goshi in less than a minute.
• +100kg Men: Russia’s Niiaz Bilalov, a double world champion, kicked off the action with a Sode-tsuri-komi-goshi victory over Portugal’s Jorge Fonseca.
• French Hopes High: The French team, led by title holder Audrey Tcheuméo and Fanny-Estelle Posvite (RSC Champigny), Romane Dicko (PSG Judo), and Léa Fontaine (Sports Judo Club), is aiming to maintain their top position in the nations classification. They’ll face tough competition in the women’s -78kg category.

"Sode is Fashionable"

The Sode technique seems to be the move of the day. Hershko’s win and Bilalov’s victory were both achieved with this ground-based sacrifice throw. Will we see more of this move as the competition progresses?

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Tcheuméo: The Unstoppable Force

Fighting her way to a quarter-final match against Ukraine’s Yulia Kurchenko, Audrey Tcheuméo showed her prowess on the mat once again. The French judoka, with six consecutive European Championship wins under her belt, is gunning for a seventh title.

💡 **Pro Tip:** Keep an eye on Audrey Tcheuméo’s journey. Will she make history with a record-breaking seventh European championship title?

Record-Breaking Podgorica or Shocking Upsets?

With the final packaging of these 2025 European Championships taking place today, expectations are high. Will we witness record-breaking performances or shocking upsets on the mat? Stay tuned to find out!

With thrilling wins, impressive techniques, and promising performances from top judokas, the 2025 European Judo Championships in Podgorica are heating up. As the heavyweight divisions take center stage, one thing is certain: spectators are in for an exciting day of high-level judo. Don’t forget to stay updated with the latest news and highlights from the competition right here on 247sports.news!