#55: ITL’s Michela Scerri Hits Podium At European Club Championships

Another day another medal for ITL’s Michela Scerri, who hit the podium with a bronze medal in the European Club Championships held in Albania on Thursday 13th June, 2024.

Michela secured a semi-final spot after a convincing win against Helena Melez, from Bosnia, with a 2:0 round score.

In the semi-final, she then faced the first-ranked athlete of the division, Ayse Orhan (TUR).

Michela started strong, registering a spectacular win in the first round, with Orhan struggling to find an opening in the Maltese.

Come round 2, Orhan went on the offensive and strived to keep Michela at the edge of the ring. Her strategy secured a win in the second round for the experienced Turk.

With all to play for in the third round, Orhan kept mounting pressure to keep the young Maltese at the edge of the ring. In the end, Michela lost with a PUN decision.

Michela’s superb efforts led her to the podium once again. This, just after her impressive double-gold at the Asteriks cup.

Michela traveled together with coach Ditmir Vodinaj (coach) and MTA President Anna Vassallo.

Another shoutout goes to Taekwondo Dragon Club’s Nathan Degiorgio, who also fought on the day; in the juniors -51kg category.

ITL thanks the Malta Taekwondo Association (MTA) and SPORTMALTA, who both made this venture possible through their undying support.

Well done Michela and coach Ditmir!