
Birmingham [UK]: Indian Judoka Tulika Mann reached the final of the women's +78 kg category after defeating Sydnee Andrews of New Zealand in the semifinal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Wednesday, assuring another medal to her country in this discipline.
The Indian initially violated a rule in the 36th second of the match and got a 'Shido'. Her opponent Andrews gained a Waza-ari in the 57th second of the match. But the New Zealander was not prepared for what was coming as Mann gained the Ippon at the one-minute 53rd-second mark and sealed her spot in the final.