Rafael Silva and David Moura Get the Podium in the Absolute Category in Russia

The Brazilian delegation that competed in the World Judo Championship held in Chelyabinsk has come home today, but it was not complete. Rafael Silva, David Moura, Luciano Correa and the coach Luiz Shinohara stayed more in the Russian city so that the athletes could compete in the Yusupov Cup, competition for the absolute category - no weight limits.

The tournament, held today, had two Brazilians on the podium. Rafael Silva took the silver after being defeated in the final by Abdullo Tangriev from Uzbekistan, silver medalist in Beijing 2008 Games, and David Moura who won the bronze after a victory over his fellow Brazilian Luciano Correa, who finished the competition in the fifth place.