Stanislav Horuna : « With Rafael (Aghayev), real fight and respect »
Last weekend, Stanislav Horuna won the gold medal at the European Games by beating the "King" Aghayev, his best enemy on the tatami, his best friend on the circuit. Neither their direct competition for the Olympic qualification, nor their Gold rush, tarnishes this friendship. The Ukrainian, who is currently experiencing the most prolific period of his career (one year to go to the Olympics...), talks about his friend “Rafa”, his win in Minsk, the key to his success against Aghayev, built thanks to his loss in the European ½ final...
By Ludovic Mauchien
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European Games / Day 2 - Horuna stronger than Aghayev
Horuna vs Aghayev. Everyone was hoping for this fight on the 2nd day of the European Games in Minsk. Done ! The two men, respectively World n°2 and n°1, met in the final. This time, the Ukrainian won the gold (4-0), as did Plank, Kalnins, Serogina, Goronova, Maresca in their category.
By Florian Fournier
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European Games– Day 1 / Kvesic on top again
The world champion won against the World N°1, unbeaten for months. Ivan Kvesic won the European Games (June 29-30) by beating Ugur Aktas of Turkey (-84 kg). As happiness never comes alone, his twin brother, Andjelo, was also in the final (+84 kg). But he was dominated by Gurbanli (Aze). Italy's Silvia Semeraro (-68kg) won her first international title while Spain's Palacio Gonzalez keeps taking them in -68kg. In kata, the infernal Spanish duo struck again. Sanchez Jaime and Quintero win the European Games for the second time.
By Ludovic Mauchien
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2nd European Games, instructions for use
The European Games, it’s for this weekend ! The 8 European World champions and 8 continental Gold medalists will be on stage for these mini Olympics. 8 competitors in 12 category. The entries, the duels, the program, where to watch the tournament ... All you need to know to follow the competition.
By Ludovic Mauchien
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European Games : the full schedule
Follow your favorite champions thanks to the minute-by-minute shcedule of the 2nd European Games (June 29-30)
European Games 2019 / Aghayev for a new record
The final list of the athletes qualified for the 2nd European Games in Minsk (June 29-30 for Karate) was unveiled yesterday. 8 athletes are registered per category, the top 6 in the World ranking plus one chosen by IOC and one athlete from the host country. In 2015, in Baku, Azerbaijan finished 1st nation ahead of Turkey and France. Aghayev, Uygur, Farzaliyev, Ozcelik, Zaretska, Quintero and Sanchez Jaime will try to keep their title.
By Ludovic Mauchien
Photo : Kphotos
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