Lebanese Achievement in Judo: Gold Medal for Akulina Al-Shayeb

Athlete Akulina Al-Shayeb won the gold medal at the European Open Judo Championship for women held in Estonia.

Al-Shayeb Excels in Tallinn

Al-Shayeb excelled in the under-78 kilogram category held in the capital, Tallinn.

Remarkable Winning Streak

She achieved a remarkable winning streak, defeating the Polish athlete by knockout in her first match.

She then defeated the Ukrainian athlete by knockout.

Crowned with the Gold Medal

She then decided the final match against a Croatian athlete to be crowned with the gold medal and raise Lebanon’s name high in this European competition.

Al-Shayeb had participated in a training camp in Spain a week earlier as part of her technical preparation program.

She continues her intensive preparations within the Olympic qualification journey.

She seeks to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.