Yaounde African Open : Cameroon Grabs Nine Gold Medals
- Par Elizabeth MOSIMA
- 10 nov. 2020 10:39
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Over 100 athletes from 14 countries on the continent took part in the competition. It was the first senior competition in Africa after a long break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The national flag was seen flowing several times during the closing of the fourth edition of the Yaounde African Judo Open that took place at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex on Sunday November 8, 2020. Organised by the Cameroon Judo Federation (FECAJUDO) in collaboration with the African Judo Union (AJU), the competition brought together 121 judokas from 14 countries on the continent. It was the first senior competition in Africa after the long break due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Yaounde Africa Open equally served as a qualifying tournament for the Olympic Games.
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The athletes competed in 14 categories in the men and women’s events. In the men’s -100kg fight Omgba Fouda Erick Jean Sebastien beat Guiffo Tangang Gaetan Steve to win gold. In the women’s -63kg fight Biok Audrey Jeannette beat Senegal’s Faye Anna Siga. In the men’s -60kg fight Tsala Tsala Bernardin beat Sengal’s Diop. In the women’s -70kg category Arrey Sophina Ayuk Otay overpowered her fellow compatriot Azemo Teka Ingrid to win the gold medal. In all, Cameroon won 23 medals; nine gold, seven silver and seven bronze.
The President of FECAJUDO,
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