IJF World Judo Tour: Rising Stars Shine in Mongolia
In the -48kg, Mitsuki KONDO faced Marina VOROBEVA. KONDO claimed her second Grand Slam gold medal after holding VOROBEVA down for ippon. A dominant display from the Japanese judoka. IJF Education & Coaching Director Mr Mohammed MERIDJA awarded the medals.
Hiroto SHIRAKANE faced teammate Hayato KONDO at -60kg.
A waza-ari in golden score took SHIRAKANE to the top of the podium in his first ever World Judo Tour event. It was a dream debut for the young Japanese judoka on the world stage. IJF Sport Director Mr Kosei INOUE awarded the medals.
At -52kg, Kokoro FUJISHIRO faced Nandin-Erdene MYAGMARSUREN.
A huge ippon from FUJISHIRO won her the contest and the gold medal.
Her first on the World Judo Tour. A breakout performance! Ulaanbaatar Energy LLC CEO Mr Khurelsukh SODNOMDORJ awarded the medals.
Abdurakhim NUTFULLOEV bested Denis VIERU with a tactical win In the -66kg, claiming Grand Slam gold. IJF Referee Director Mr Raul CAMACHO PEREZ awarded the medals.
AIA faced Ana Viktorija PULJIZ at -57kg. A waza-ari score was enough for her to claim gold and earn her first Grand Slam title. Erdenet Province Judo Federation Head Mr Ariuna-Erdene BATTSEREN awarded the medals.
Creating great moments and memories for their fans, the Mongolian judoka lit up the Steppe Arena today with some amazing judo. Roared on by a passionate home crowd, they delivered excitement, emotion, and national pride.
Thank you for joining us here in beautiful Ulaanbaatar. Don't miss a moment as the judo drama continues to unfold in Mongolia.
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