In Paris, on July 29, theGuinea celebrated a new success at the Olympic Games. Judoka Mariana Esteves won against Escano Mario in the women’s -57kg category. Guinea has won its second time at the Paris 2024 Olympics, after the rout in the football tournament where it suffered two consecutive defeats.
In the Champ-de-Mars arena, Esteves triumphed against Guam’s Chamorrose, Escano Mario, and won his first fight in this 33rd Olympic edition. Esteves, in great form, demonstrated impressive mastery on the tatami, dominating his fight from start to finish. This victory comes as a breath of fresh air for the Guinean delegation, which had previously obtained its first victory thanks to archer Fatoumata Sylla who posted the best score on the African side in the archery category. Mariana
Esteves in front of Cysique
The next challenge for Mariana Esteves will be a clash against French judoka Cysique. A match that promises to be a real challenge for the Guinean, who will have to demonstrate once again her skill and courage against a tougher opponent to go further in the competition.
Esteves’ success adds an optimistic note to the overall performance of Guinean athletes at the Olympic Games. With this victory, Guinea shows that it can make a place for itself on the Olympic stage, hoping that other athletes will follow the same path and add even more success to the delegation.
As the Paris 2024 Olympics continue, eyes are now on Mariana Esteves’ next performances, in the hope of seeing more exploits that could propel Guinea to the top of the Paris Games.
Pellel Bah
2024-07-29 14:07:06