Michigan State University was the site of the 2017 Michigan Open Senior and Junior Championships on March 19, 2017. Manareldeen Fajors was competing in his third tournament in two weeks. The junior lightweight division displayed some tough opposition for the young judoka. The gold medal match was a serious challenge for Manare as his opponent brought his A game. Manare countered with his own A game and won the match via osaekomi. Despite the win, the tournament was learning experience for the young judoka.
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