Judo: Fiercely contested national cadet and junior championships
Judo: Fiercely contested national cadet and junior championships, reported by Sport News Africa
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The cadet and junior judo competitions were held last Saturday and Sunday at the Palais des Sports in Treichville. 119 judoka competed in the cadets and 91 in the juniors. Most of the big names expected at the event delivered. Notably Bah Lou Ange, who won gold in both the cadet and junior women's over 78kg categories, and Mahiva Ehouo in the junior women's under 57kg. Several "future champions" also emerged during the competition. They include Gba Emmanuel in the cadet men's under 73 kg and Dabonné Sarah in the women's under 63 kg. Seventeen clubs affiliated to the Federation took part in the championships.
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