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 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.
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