Patrícia Sampaio wins silver in Abu Dhabi and reinforces the good moment of Portuguese judo

Patrícia Sampaio won silver at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, marking a strong return for Portuguese judo. She reached the final in the -78 kg category but lost to Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko in a closely contested match. This achievement follows Taís Pina's gold medal in the -70 kg category, solidifying Portugal's success in the event. Both athletes' performances are significant as they contribute to the Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028.