8 May 2011

Lithuania strikes with seven gold medals at European Cup in Kaunas

Lithuania strikes with seven gold medals at European Cup in Kaunas

At the European Cup in Kaunas host Lithuania was happy to win its own Junior tournament. Lithuania won seven gold medals out of fifteen. Germany was able to win two gold medals. Especially the women from Lithuania were strong today and won all categories from U63kg until the heavyweight division.

One of the best talents Renalda Gedutyte won her second European Cup this year U70kg. This time she defeated Amy Livesey of Great Britain in the final.
Also Sandra Jablonskyte won her second European Cup. Previously she won in Tartu in April, this weekend she defeated three compatriot in a poor group of three participants.

British Max Stewart won his second European Cup U73kg when he beat Andre Seppa (EST).
Germany won added two gold medals to a total of 9 European Junior Cup wins this year, all won by nine different judoka.

Watch the photos and results here:
https://www.eju.net/results/?mode=showResult&id=705