Sporting CP beat KBR Nalchik to secure podium spot

Sporting CP's judo team claimed a bronze medal in the Golden League this weekend, after getting the better of the Russian outfit KBR Nalchik by a dominating 5-0. Representing Sporting CP in the decisive bout was Sergiu Oleinic (<66kg), Rustam Orujov (<73kg), Anri Egutidze (<81kg), Nikoloz Sherazadishvili (<90kg) and Jorge Fonsesa (>90kg).

Sporting CP also got the better of the hosts Edelweiss Grozny, after having lost their first encounter against Sagaredjo Superstars.

Speaking with the press at the end of the day, Alvalade judo coach Pedro Soares was in a positive mood: "It was a really high level competition, just like it was last year. We lost 3-2 against the Georgian teak in the first round, which we knew was basically the same as the final for us. We did well, but these competitions are really contested and the smallest detail makes the difference."