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Brazilian judoka Beatriz Souza wins gold medal at Warsaw Open

Current number 5, she beat Xu Shiyan in the 78 kg category

Agência Brasil

Published on 28/02/2023 - 08:30

Rio de Janeiro

Beatriz Souza, campeã no Grand Slam de Abu Dhabi 2022, na categoria até 71 kg — © Emanuele Di Feliciantonio/IJF/Direitos Reservados

Brazilian judoka Beatriz Souza, current world vice-champion – category heavyweight (over 78 kilos), won the title of the Warsaw Open (Poland). In the tournament final on Sunday (Feb. 26), the athlete - number 5 in the world - confirmed her favoritism and beat Chinese Xu Shiyan (10th).

Beatriz Souza spent the last four months recovering from an elbow injury and made her 2023 season debut at the Warsaw Open.

Before qualifying for the final, the Brazilian beat three other opponents: Maria Hoellwart (Austria), Saba Hawa Camara (France), and Kinga Wolsczak (Poland).