POSTCARD FROM PARIS
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July 28, 2024

POSTCARD FROM PARIS

Paris, France — The Jamaica Observer’s ace photojournalist Naphtali Junior is on the ground here capturing all the sights and scenes at the Olympic Games this summer. Junior attended national judoka Ashley McKenzie’s match against Turkey’s Salih Yildiz in the round of 16 of the men’s 60kg judo event here at Champs de Mar Arena on Saturday. These are his images.

McKenzie is crestfallen in defeat.Naphtali Junior

McKenzie stands in disbelief at his loss.Naphtali Junior

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Ashley McKenzie (in blue) and Salih Yildiz grapple on the mat.Naphtali Junior

McKenzie (in blue) locks himself into a grapple on Yildiz.Naphtali Junior

McKenzie (right) and Yildiz shake hands after the match.Naphtali Junior

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