Interview Mia HERMANSSON (SWE) -63 Kg Bronze Medalist Almaty Judo GP

The second bronze medal was claimed by HERMANSSON who defeated Baku Grand Slam bronze medallist Maricet ESPINOSA (CUB). The Cuban was below her best and her Swedish opponent took advantage as she scored a waza-ari and countered a ura-nage attempt to add a yuko. HERMANSSON ran the down the clock by avoiding to take a grip and was penalised but the result was never in doubt as the victor fought back the tears and the sense of her accomplishment was felt by the crowd who gave a warm round of applause.