Moroccan Judoka Wins International Title at Milan

Originally published November 28, 2001

Moroccan judoka, Adil Belgaid, won the -81-category title of the 32nd international tournament of Milan, Italy.

The Moroccan, a seven-time African champ, defeated in the final Hungarian Tolgyesi.

Twelve judokas vied for the title. They represented Morocco, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland and Belgium.

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