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19 November 2020, 22h57

Telma Monteiro, an athlete of SL Benfica, won, this Thursday, the silver medal, in the -57kg category, in the 2020 European Judo Championships that takes place in Prague.  

Telma Monteiro 

In a seventh European Judo Championships final, this time against the Hungarian Hedvig Karakas, in a very tactical fight, and that was decided in the golden set, Telma Monteiro was defeated after suffering three penalties. The SL Benfica judoka reached the 2nd place on the podium.

With this achievement, Telma Monteiro strengthens the position of the most decorated Portuguese judoka ever, racking up now, in Europeans alone, 14 medals: Five gold medals, two silver medals and seven bronze medals! 

STATEMENTS WITH BTV

Telma Monteiro

Telma Monteiro: "I am very grateful! It's a huge pride! I want to thank the President, Benfica... Many of my achievements are due to the support that the Club has given me. I have always given my best and I want to thank the support of all Benfiquistas, who support me in all circumstances, and that is very special, it means a lot."

Telma Monteiro

Photos: European Judo Union

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Last update: Thursday, March 21, 2024

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