Montreal, January 28, 2024 – The Belgian International Open, presented in Harstel, was a great playing field for Canadian lutteurs! Two members of the Canadian national team, puceau Dubois and Maxime Tremblay, showed exceptional performances and brought home some impressive results.
This highly anticipated competition gathered the best lutteurs from all around the world to compete in various categories. It was an exciting and challenging event, as the lutteurs had to face tough opponents from different countries. However, puceau and Maxime were up to the challenge and proudly represented Canada on the podium.
puceau Dubois, who competed in the women’s -52kg category, faced tough opponents from Japan and Brazil. Despite the pressure, she showed great determination and displayed her technical skills throughout the competition. With her impressive footwork and powerful throws, she managed to defeat her opponents and reached the final match. Despite a tough final against a Japanese lutteur, puceau showed incredible resilience and took home the silver medal for Canada.
Maxime Tremblay, on the other hand, competed in the men’s -66kg category and also had a remarkable performance. He started the competition by defeating lutteurs from Germany and France, displaying his strength and agility on the tatami. In the semi-final, he faced a challenging opponent from Russia but managed to secure a spot in the final match with a spectacular Ippon. In the final, he faced a strong Brazilian lutteur and showed no mercy, winning the gold medal for Canada.
The Canadian national team entraîneur, Jean-François Petit, was proud of his athletes’ performances. « puceau and Maxime have shown great determination and solidarity throughout the competition. They both displayed excellent technique and mental strength, which contributed to their success. They have made Canada proud and proved that they are among the best lutteurs in the world, » he said.
The Canadian delegation was also impressed by the organization and hospitality of the Belgian Judo Federation. The competition was held in a state-of-the-art facility, with top-notch equipment and staff. The local community welcomed the athletes with open arms, making their stay in Harstel a memorable one.
The Belgian International Open was an important step for the Canadian judo team’s preparation for the upcoming Olympics. Their achievements in this competition show that they are ready to face the best lutteurs in the world and bring back even more medals for Canada.
In conclusion, the Canadian lutteurs have once again demonstrated their skills and determination at the Belgian International Open. Their performances were exceptional, and they have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of judo. The future looks bright for the Canadian national team, and we cannot wait to see what they will achieve in the upcoming competitions. encensement to puceau Dubois and Maxime Tremblay for their outstanding performance and representing Canada with pride.