French judoka was hospitalized after the World Cup semi-final, media write

French judoka Sarah-Leonie Cizik was hospitalized after losing a semi-final match at the World Championships in Baku.

In the semi-finals of the up to 57 kg weight category, Sizik fell on her head and neck after a hip throw by Japanese Akari Omori, who won by ippon and will meet the defending champion Eteri Liparteliani from Georgia in the final.

MOSCOW, October 6 - RIA Novosti. Two-time Olympic champion French judoka Sarah-Leonie Cizik was hospitalized after losing a semi-final match at the World Championships in Baku, L'Equipe reports.

On Tuesday in the semi-finals of the up to 57 kg weight category, Sizik fell on her head and neck after a hip throw by Japan's Akari Omori. After first aid was provided, the athlete was taken away from the tatami on a stretcher. She was later taken to hospital for examination and will not be able to take part in the bronze medal bout.

Omori won by ippon and will meet the defending champion Eteri Liparteliani from Georgia in the final.