Silver for Indian judoka L Shushila Devi in Commonwealth Games

Coventry, August 1 Indian judoka L Shushila Devi signed off with a silver medal after losing the women’s 48kg final against South Africa’s Michaela Whitebooi at the Commonwealth Games here today. Varanasi’s Vijay Kumar Yadav defeated Petros Christodoulides of Cyprus...

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Updated At : 12:58 PM Aug 02, 2022 IST

Coventry, August 1

Indian judoka L Shushila Devi signed off with a silver medal after losing the women’s 48kg final against South Africa’s Michaela Whitebooi at the Commonwealth Games here today.

Varanasi’s Vijay Kumar Yadav defeated Petros Christodoulides of Cyprus by ippon in just 58 seconds to grab bronze in the men’s 60kg.

In a tight contest, Shushila fought hard before losing the final via ‘Waza-Ari’ in 4.25 minutes. It was the Indian’s second silver medal at the showpiece. Jasleen Singh Saini will also fight for bronze after losing the men’s 66kg

category semifinals match to Scotland’s Finlay Allan.

Silver for Indian judoka L Shushila Devi in Commonwealth Games

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