Slovakia reaches for gold! Monika Chochlíková demonstrated an absolutely clear victory – Športky.sk

Monika Chochlíková Source: TASR/Martin Baumann BIRMINGHAM – Slovak representative Monika Chochlíková is fighting for a gold medal in Thai boxing at the World Games in Birmingham, USA. In the category up to 51 kg, she beat the Austrian Rebecca Hödlová 30:27 on points in the semi-finals. With the judges, she won each of the three rounds, in the second the ring judge had to admonish the Austrian. After two rounds, there was no doubt about the winner and advancing to the semi-finals. “We knew about the opponent’s qualities and we did not underestimate anything before the meeting. When Rebecca was counted in the second round, it clearly showed the direction in which the match was developing. At the moment, I have about 16 hours of recovery and preparation for Sunday’s final,” the Olympic website quoted Chochlíková as saying. sk. In the fight for the gold, she will meet the Moroccan Meriem El Moubariková in the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham. In the weight up to 51 kg in Thai boxing, this duel was widely expected. Chochlíková won the world championships in December last year, the Moroccan won this year in May, when the Slovak did not start. In the semi-finals, El Moubariková clearly dealt with Gabriela Kuzawinska from Poland. “We’ll see which one of us is better this year. The Moroccan is deservedly in the final. I’ve seen her matches, I know what awaits me,” added Chochlíková. Slovakia will leave the World Games in non-Olympic sports with four medals. So far, he has a balance of 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. Author: © Zoznam Source: TASR