My iPad died the last minute or so of the fight! Ugh... :( It was the best part too. Maybe someone else taped it...,
Let me preface this by saying, I know life is not fair....however, I'm allowed to be upset, vent, then move on. :) So, I am in Santiago, Chile for my 3rd ever World Cup tournament. I received a decent draw, which I was happy about. BUT the outcome didn't go as planned. First first match was against a Chilean girl (I hate going against the hometown girls!) Anyways...so the match started, she came out aggressive (almost spazzy). No big deal, I can manage. Next exchange nothing really happens so I get a shido (penalty). It was rather quick, so I figured that's how the whole tournament would be...shido happy. So I knew from that moment on that I had to be the aggressor; make more attacks than she did. So that's what I did...however she received no shidos (figures). Alright...11 seconds in the match. I had to score. I got my grip, pumped my his (to make her react) then went in for an uchimata. I threw her! Look at the ref, he verifies and gives me a score. No time on the clock....I won!!! Then come the boos and hisses from the Chileans; almost everyone in the gym. We line up to present the winner, shake hands and bow. At this point the ref waves off my score. She "wins" the match because I receive a shido at the beginning of the match. I asked if I could see the review or at least know why it was called off. It made no sense! But I was left without an answer and out of the tournament. After the match I had teammates and people from other countries say I got screwed over, so I have some valid concerns and complaints. But, like I said....it's life. Things aren't always fair. But what I did learn is that I AM a fighter. I CAN compete at and win on this level. It might take some more matches and experience....but it will come. I am a fighter. I am a judoka. I am an athlete. I will continue to improve and succeed. Overall tournament ventingJust some overall thoughts, opinions, and unfortunate "situations" about Chile...
I'll travel back to NY (24 hours worth) work and train a few days, then head off to Miami and try it again. Miami will be a lot more difficult but I'm hoping for the best. |
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