On December 4, on the conclusive day were found out champions and prize-winners in 4 weight categories at World Cup which is underway in the city of South Korea, Suwon. The tournament as it was expected finished with hosts’ triumph. From 7 medals hosts won 5 medals. In 81 weight category the most favorite was acting world champion Jae-Bum Kim. He wrestled as usual very well, he won 3 matches and for the next victory 5 minutes were enough. He won over Takahito Nakai of Japan.
In 90 weight category was held Russian-Mongolian final. Kamil Magomedova won over Enkhbaatar Erdenebileg. Kiu-Von Lee the most rating-owner of this weight category won bronze medal.
The most unexpected was Hi-Tae Hvangi (the third place in rating) unsuccessful competition, a champion of Asia stayed without medal. He lost the first match, with Russian Ivan Pershin. Champion in this weight category became South Korean judoka Sun-Vo Park. In final match he won over Riunosuke Haga of Japan.
There was held Korean final, but favorite did not justify hopes. Soo-Van Kim 1st rank lost chance of winning golden-silver medal in semi-final and lost with Chiu-Sung. He could not manage to succeed in repechage also and stayed beyond top 3. Sung-Min Kim became a champion in this weight category.
As for Georgian National Team, it is preparing for Big Slam, which will be held in Japan. Soso Liparteliani a head coach of the team will train 7 sportsmen during 10 days. Big Slam takes place on December 11-13.
Otar Maglakelidze
