Universiade bronze medalist in judo in the weight category over 78 kg Maria Shekerova said it is committed to win the award tragically deceased colleague, the Russian team Elena Ivashchenko.

Universiade bronze medalist in judo in the weight category over 78 kg Maria Shekerova said it is committed to win the award tragically deceased colleague of the Russian team Elene Ivashchenko.

Shekerova lost in the semifinals of the tournament Olympic champion Kubinka Idalis Ortiz Bokur, and in the battle for the bronze medal in a minute and two seconds won by submission Korean woman Kim Un-Ken.

"We were hoping for a better result and prepared to fight for the gold - Shekerova told reporters. - A little is not enough - sorry. Nevertheless I am happy to win medals - thanks to all the coaches who prepared me for the tournament. Judo World knows that recently (June 15) of life left Elena Ivashchenko (four-time European champion in the heavyweight title.) This is my friend, with whom I was in the national team in a pair. And since the tournament in Miami all I dedicate my victory to Lena. "

Commenting on the success in the battle for the bronze medal, athlete stressed: "I had no choice - I had to take a medal at any price."

"In the semifinals, I had not enough to win. Experiences from the fact that I struggle at home in Kazan, have the upper hand - said the judoka. - But three weeks ago in Miami I won it (in Cuban) in the fight for the finals . "

"I will be (in August) to fight for the World Championship in Brazil, and set a goal to win a medal at least bronze. Unrealistic goal in life is not - it is necessary to strive for the best and to win," - added Shekerova.

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