Laura Fazliu has reached the quarterfinals of the World Judo Championships, which are being held in Budapest, Hungary.
The Kosovar competitor was defeated by Olympic and world champion Rafaela Silva, who won by Ippon in the up to 63 kilogram category, writes "Gazeta Express".
The Kosovar judoka was surprised by her powerful opponent, who made quick work of her.
However, Laura's journey at this World Cup does not end here, as she will seek the bronze medal through the repechage, where she will first face Mongolian Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo.
Previously, Laura passed the first round without a fight, while in the second she defeated the Polish Natalia Kropska.
In the third round, or the eighth of the final, she was better than the Italian Carlotta Avanzato.
And in the quarterfinals she was stopped by Brazilian Rafaela Silva.
Laura, who is returning from a nagging injury, aims to win a medal at this World Cup.
As is known, Distria Krasniqi previously won the silver medal at this World Championship, while Akil Gjakova was left without a medal. /Express newspaper
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