Tomi had an impressive run in the Gra Prix Nazionale del Veneto competiton in Italy with 31 compeitiors in the senior -63kg! Here's how the event unfolded:
· Round 1: Tomi started strong, defeating Scarso Ilaria (ITA) in just 34 seconds with a de ashi barai (a foot sweep technique).
· Round 2: In her next match, Tomi faced Bocciotti Simona (ITA), and she showcased a beautiful o soto gari (major outer reap) to secure the win in 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
· Quarterfinals: Tomi's quarterfinals saw a strong performance against Zago Sgria (ITA), where she delivered a flawless o goshi (hip throw) in just 1 minute and 50 seconds, advancing to the semifinals.
· Semifinals: The next bout was a tough challenge against Le Grazie Antonia (ITA). This match went into golden score (extra time), and Tomi managed to clinch the victory with a waza-ari (half-point) in 11 minutes and 54 seconds.
· Finals: In the final, Tomi faced Patri Tea (ITA), but despite her impressive journey to the final, she was defeated by Patri in the end.
Tomi fought exceptionally well and showed her skill and resilience, especially in the longer, tougher matches. What an exciting series of bouts!
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