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Russian judoka Madina Taimazova secured the bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Azerbaijan in the under-70 kg category, adding to her previous success at the 2021 Olympic Games after overcoming a quarterfinal defeat. The Russian athlete revealed that crying after her quarterfinal loss provided emotional relief and helped her overcome frustration to bounce back, emphasizing that winning bronze represents a genuine personal achievement. She noted that she does not undervalue any podium finish nor dwell excessively on missing top spots, as every medal reflects hard work and dedication. Furthermore, Taimazova explained that she faced challenging bouts across the tournament while not being in top physical shape, requiring relentless fighting spirit and maximum effort until the very end.
