Zanzibar Judo Athletes Gain Competitive Experience at Ambassador Cup

TLDR

• Zanzibar judo athletes secured seven medals, including two gold, at the Judo Ambassador Cup.
• The tournament featured clubs and competitors from across Tanzania, showcasing the growing competitiveness of judo in Zanzibar.
• Mohammed Hamis Juma, Secretary-General of the Zanzibar Judo Association, emphasized the importance of the tournament for assessing athletes' abilities against stronger opponents.
• The Zanzibar team will participate in the Budokan Cup scheduled for December, which will further help in identifying potential national-team prospects.
• Hamis Ali, a Zanzibar judoka, highlighted the value of competing in the Open category, which allows athletes to prove their abilities regardless of weight class.