Video interview / Zabiollah Poorshab : “To practice martial arts needs a special mindset"
In this talented Iran team, he is the boss. Because he is the oldest with his 14 years of national team, because, above all, his character predestines him to be a leader. Charismatic, born fighter, karate artist, Zabiollah Poorshab (-84 kg) is one of those champions we like to see fight. At the same time technical and warlike, the running Asian champion and 2-times World bronze medalist, never admits defeat... Let’s meet him...
By Ludovic Mauchien
Photo : Kphotos
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
Photo : Kphotos
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
Photo: Kphotos
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