Zakynthian Ageliki Kokla wins gold medal in U16 Ju-Jitsu fighting -48kg, earning her a ranking of top 5 in the world.
Ageliki already European Champion in 2022 was a favourite within the team of Zante Budo Acadamey, Self defense training center in Zakynthos. Coaches Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos and Areti Potamiti, who were there to support and encourage Ageliki in her efforts wrote on their social media page:- Kokla Angeliki WON GOLD MEDAL at the Jiu Jitsu World Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan. We finally made it!!
Ageliki has made not only Zakynthians but our nation very proud as she stood on the podium and our national Anthem was heard.
Zakynthos Informer would like to take this opportunity in congrtulating Ageliki, coaches Dimitri and Areti in a job well done. Proving once again that our small island has the potential for great things. Bravo all round.
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