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Judo Club Abensberg advances to the finals of the German Judo League

TSG Backnang encounters defeat in home court against TSV Abensberg in the German Judo League qualifiers, with a decisive score of 9:5 and an overall point difference of 81:45. The victory goes to the German record-holder, setting the stage for a riveting rematch in the final round on October...

Judo Club Abensberg Advances to Judo Bundesliga Final
Judo Club Abensberg Advances to Judo Bundesliga Final

Judo Club Abensberg advances to the finals of the German Judo League

In an unexpected turn of events at the recent German Judo Championship, former world champion Saeid Mollaei faced a setback in his bid for victory. Mollaei, competing in the 81 kg category, was disqualified in the first round due to a rule violation. The Iranian judoka supported himself with his head during the match, an action that is not permitted under judo rules.

Despite Mollaei's early exit, the tournament continued to deliver exciting judo action. In the 66 kg category, Temur Nozadze fought valiantly, while in the 60 kg category, Jaba Papinashvili and Timo Cavelius, competing in the 90 kg category, also put up a strong fight.

One of the most notable matches of the day was the clash between German top athlete Sebastian Kaun and Saeid Mollaei. Although Mollaei managed to score a point against Kaun's opponent, Josef Ivtchenko, in the second round, it wasn't enough to secure a win.

Meanwhile, in another exciting match, David Kramer secured a victory with a hold-down in the golden score. The 66 kg category finalist demonstrated great determination and skill, proving himself as a force to be reckoned with in the German judo scene.

Interestingly, the current coach of the TSV Abensberg Judo team, where Mollaei was competing, was not explicitly mentioned in the search results.

Last year, TSV Abensberg Judo team's Kevin Abeltshauser defeated Levi Maertkt in the final of the German individual championship. Abeltshauser's victory showcases the team's strong judo tradition and the high level of competition they foster.

Despite Saeid Mollaei's disqualification, the German Judo Championship proved to be an exciting event, showcasing the talent and skill of judo athletes from both TSG and TSV. The tournament is a testament to the enduring popularity and competitive spirit of judo in Germany.

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