French judoka was seriously careless: she was eliminated for having a cell phone saved | VIDEO

The Judo Grand Slam in Paris came to an end this Sunday, February 6, after intense fighting. However, the fans were not only surprised by the talent of the athletes, but also by an unusual fact: the French Priscilla Gneto was eliminated in the semifinals for having a cell phone inside her clothing.

The 30-year-old judoka was one of the favorites to win the gold medal in the -57 kg category. she feminine and she had the support of the local public. It is worth mentioning that the athlete is well known in her country and at the 2012 London Olympics she managed to win the bronze medal (-52 kg.).

Priscilla Gneto responded to expectations, managed to place among the top four in the contest and had to beat the Japanese Momo Tamaoki to access the final for the gold medal. The fight agreed between the two protagonists began and was very close, although its outcome had to come prematurely (one minute and eight seconds).

The French representative had managed to place herself above her rival, with a well-executed key, but the movement also caused her cell phone, which she had kept inside her judogi, to end up in the middle of the canvas. The Japanese fighter realized what had happened and warned the judge.

The referee took the target, confirmed that it belonged to Priscilla Gneto and immediately disqualified her. The Olympic medalist did not hide her regret at the elimination and she just accepted the decision. However, not everything was sad for the judoka, since she beat Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo (Mongolia) in the repechage and won the bronze medal, along with Sarah Cysique (France).

Japan took the gold

The grand final of the -57 kg category. Women’s Judo Grand Slam in Paris was between Japanese athletes. The first place, with the gold medal, went to Haruka Funakubo; while Momo Tamaoki, who had advanced due to the disqualification of Priscilla Gneto, obtained the silver award.