The experience of Kosovar competitor Laurine Gashi at the European Judo Championships was brief.
She was stopped in the first race, at the event being held in Podgorica, Montenegro.
The 18-year-old was defeated by Ippon by Portuguese contestant Raquel Brito in the round of 16 final.
In addition to Gashi, who competed in the up to 52 kilogram category, Olympic champion Distria Krasniqi is also participating in the European Championships, and will compete today in the same category.
Akil Gjakova and Dardan Cena will compete tomorrow in the up to 73 kilogram category. /Express newspaper