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Xu wins second judo gold medal for China at Asiad
2006-12-03 19:15:50 Xinhua English


China's Xu Yuhua (blue) wins over Kong Ja Young of South Korea during the Judo women's -63kg at Doha Asiad in Doha, capital of Qatar, Dec. 3, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)



China's Xu Yuhua bites the gold medal after winning the women's -63kg judo final against Kong Ja Yong of South Korea at the 15th Asian Games in Doha, capital of Qatar, Dec. 3, 2006.(Xinhua Photo)

DOHA, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's Xu Yuhua on Sunday won the gold medal in women's 63 kg category after defeating South Korea's Kong Ja Young.

"I am very glad to grab the gold medal, and I won easily in the final, "said Xu, who triumphed with an Ippon.

"My next aim is a gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games," she said, adding that there is a lot of room for her to improve in technique as well as other aspects.

The bronze medal went to Japan's Tanimoto Ayumi, and Won Ok Im from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Xu's victory gave China the second judo gold here after Tong Wen won the women's over-78 kg category on Saturday.

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