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Euronews
3 days ago
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Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam Ends with Heavyweight Glory and Home Triumphs
It's the third and final day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam and the heavyweights are ready to make their mark. At -90kg, Riku OKADA faced Umar BOZOROV. OKADA took the lead with a yuko score and managed to transition into a hold down - scoring ippon and securing his first gold medal on the World Judo Tour in confident style. IJF Head Referee Director Mr Armen BAGDASAROV awarded the medals. In the -78kg, European Champion Patricia SAMPAIO faced off against Mami UMEKI. SAMPAIO was looking good all day and the final was no different. Within the first minute she claimed the top spot on the podium - wasting no time. After a dominant day, she made her mark in Ulaanbaatar. Jenco Tour Bureau CEO Mrs Namuun BATTULGA awarded the medals. Anton SAVYTSKIY faced Zsombor VEG at -100kg. SAVYTSKIY earned his second Grand Slam gold medal after dominating the contest. He scored a waza-ari and a yuko and held off VEG for the victory. Mongolia Member of Parliament Mr Tsogtbaatar DAMDIN awarded the medals. At +78kg, Lea FONTAINE faced Jinesinuer AYIMAN. In Golden Score, FONTAINE had the edge and secured a decisive yuko - enough to add another gold medal to her growing collection. Former President of Mongolia His Excellency Mr Enkhbayar NAMBAR awarded the medals. Gonchigsuren BATKHUYAG faced Artem ZOLOTUKHIN at +100kg. A yuko on the board was enough for the home hero to claim his gold medal. Mongolian State Commissioner of Physical Culture & Sports Mr Bilegt ERDENESAIKHAN awarded the medals. The home athletes shone bright in Ulaanbaatar, treating fans to a thrilling display of world-class judo. That wraps up an incredible Grand Slam here in Ulaanbaatar.
Euronews
23-03-2025
- Sport
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Heavyweights Shine on Final Day of Tbilisi Grand Slam
ADVERTISEMENT Judo crazy Georgia saw the final day of the 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam, and it was time for the heavyweights. The crowd flooded into the arena to witness the most dynamic day of judo so far! At -90kg Umar BOZOROV pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat France's MATHIEU. An unorthodox technique won the Uzbek gold at his first world tour event. IJF Head Referee Director, Mr Armen BAGDASAROV was on hand to award the medals. It was a breakout day for Slovenia's Metka Lobnik, as she defeated Columbia's Junior World Champion Olaya in the -78kg final. Dominant ne-waza saw the Slovenian also take her first world tour gold. She was awarded her medal by IJF Sport Director, Mr Michael TAMURA It's my second time here, so I really enjoyed the crowd, it gives you a bit more energy, you know. Especially the front rows that are filled with children, it's very good to see. Metka Lobnik At -100kg Anton SAVYTSKIY defeated Simeon CATHARINA after a closely fought contest. Securing a hold down in golden score, 5 seconds was all that was needed to also earn him his first ever grand slam gold. He was awarded his medal by Olympic Champion & Georgian Parliament Member, Mr Shota KHABARELI. At +78kg Olympic Medallist Romane Dicko put on a typically dominant display. Scoring with her favourite technique, the former World Champion took gold. The medals were awarded by IJF Media & Judo for Peace Director, Mr Nicolas MESSNER. At +100kg , former World Champion Guram TUSHISHVILI had all hopes pinned on him, but he faced off against another former World Champion, Inal TASOEV. The smallest score of yuko would separate these 2 champions, earning Tasoev the gold medal. He is a truly force to be reckoned with at +100kg. Georgian Judo Federation Honorary President, Mr Slava SHERAZADISHVILI, awarded the gold medal. Today wasn't all about the heavyweights, one of their lightweights, Lukhumi Chkhvimiani was celebrated by the crowd too, as the former World Champion officially retired. You can see why Georgia is so famous for judo. Their heavyweights put on such an outstanding display on the most action packed day so far, the stadium was deafening. Multiple medals for the home team, a fitting way to bring this phenomenal grand slam to a close. Thank you Georgia!
