OLYMPICS: Judoka praised for winning first gold for Slovenia in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, 10 August - Praises for judoka Tina Trstenjak, who won the gold medal in women's 63kg category at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, have been coming in from all sides, including from President Borut Pahor and Prime Minister Miro Cerar.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Slovenian judoka Tina Trstenjak becomes Olympic champion in women's 63kg category at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Slovenian judoka Tina Trstenjak becomes Olympic champion in women's 63kg category at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Slovenian judoka Tina Trstenjak becomes Olympic champion in women's 63kg category at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Slovenian judoka Tina Trstenjak becomes Olympic champion in women's 63kg category at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Slovenian judoka Tina Trstenjak becomes Olympic champion in women's 63kg category at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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