Akil Gjakova wins bronze at Zagreb’s Grand Prix

Led by Coach Fatos Tabaku, Gjakova has successfully completed the event Saturday evening, defeating him in the match for bronze medal Anton Shualiiev, who represents Spain. Kosovar has won with Ippon.

Gjakova has had a long day and has reached the semifinal after four successive victories. Initially, he has defeated Romanian Lucian Dumitrescu, later Ukrainian Serhii Nebotov and Karim Abdulaev from the United Arab Emirates. In the quarterfinals, it has also triumphed over French Nathan Cadignan.

In the semifinals, the Kosovo jungle has suffered losses from Georgian Giorgi Loladze, but in the fight for bronze medal has managed to win back.

This medal is important for Gjakova, who aims to return to the world’s best Judists. With this success, he has gained 350 points worldwide.

In the category of up to 75 pounds [73 kg], Dardan Cena has also competed, which was eliminated in the first lap after the loss of the Daniyar Shamshayev cazac.

Meanwhile, for Kosovo in this race has also debuted Luke Davis, who has lost in the first war in the category of up to 81kg from Mexican Gilberto Cardoso.

On Friday, three Kosovo jungles competed at Grand Prix in Zagreb, but none of them have managed to win medals.

Source Layer: RTKLive