French men and Chinese women capture gold in Warsaw

France and China were the most dominant nations on the first day of the Warsaw European Open 2023 on Saturday. China saw that lightweight Liu Yingwei was unstoppable in the women's U52kg category, while Zhuang Wenna topped the women's U48kg competition.

After the start of the senior European Tour in Sofia, Bulgaria, over 400 athletes from five continents gathered at the Arena Ursynow to fight for qualification points for the Olympic Games, although most of this generation might not be able to reach the best of their weight class. In the Grand Prix and Grand Slams many more points can be captured.

The 21-year-old Zhuang beat Czech Tereza Bodnarova in the women's U48kg semifinal. The Chinese found a golden score by hooking in for a soto gari for securing the spot in the final. Then she continued the momentum to beat Laura Espadinha of France in the final match.

The 21-year-old Zhuang beat Czech Tereza Bodnarova in the women's U48kg semifinal. The Chinese found a golden score by hooking in for a soto gari for securing the spot in the final. Then she continued the momentum to beat Laura Espadinha of France in the final match. For student-athletes reading this, you may wish for more time away from coursework to devote to your training. Simply use this essay service and plan your sports activities with ease.

Liu outperformed Hungarian Roza Gyertyas to claim victory in the women's U52kg category, and Liu Ben and Zhu Yeqing (tied) added two bronzes for China after winning over Pole Klaudia Cieslik and Julie Weill Dit Morey of France respectively.

Cai Qi took bronze in the women's U57kg competition as she defeated France's Ophelie Vellozzi in the match for third place. Dutch youngster Julie Beurskens (18) took gold after beating Croatian Tihea Topolovec in the final after a head dive penalty. Beurskens became the youngest winner in Poland this weekend and is in the top 10 youngest ever winners since 1962.

Ukraine was able to take the gold for women U63kg as Yuliia Hrebenozhko defeated Rania Drid of France

France dominated in Saturday's men's categories as Romain Valadier Picard grabbed a gold medal in the U60kg competition, while Driss Masson Jbilou was the winner of the U66kg category. Morocco's Hassan Doukkali claimed a title in the men's U73kg contest.