Beatriz Souza made history by securing Brazil's first gold medal of the Olympics in the women's +78kg judo final. In a thrilling showdown, Souza emerged victorious over Raz Hershko of Israel to claim the top prize.
The decisive moment came when Souza executed a quick waza-ari, gaining a crucial advantage that Hershko was unable to overcome. Despite her opponent's efforts, Souza maintained her lead and clinched the gold medal in impressive fashion.
