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The third day of the Judo World Championships in Abu Dhabi promised to deliver star power, with many of the globe's top judo talents in attendance. Inspiring the next generation, IJF President Marius Vizer met with children from the French High School of Dubai for an interview about the impact of judo on society. The -63kg category threw up a surprise. Two time junior World Champion and last year's bronze medallist Joanne VAN LIESHOUT continued her rise through the senior ranks by making it to the final. There she met Angelika SZYMANSKA who dominated the field throughout the day with her sharp...
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At -48kg, Italian double world bronze medallist, 22-year-old Assunta Scutto reached the final after a strong performance on the opening day of competition. On the other side of the draw, 24-year-old Mongolian judo practitioner, Baasankhuu Bavuudorj also produced fine judo to reach the gold medal match. The final was a tense encounter, but Bavuudorj struck as time was running out, capitalising on a failed attack to counter and take a first world title. The Mayor of Olbia, Settimo Nizzi, awarded the medals. Bavuudorj thanked her coaches and Mongolians for their support. ''I’m happy right now. I'...
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The IJF World Judo Tour has landed back in Kazakhstan for the final Grand Slam event before this year’s World Championships and Olympic Games. With some of the last qualification points on offer, Judo stars from around the world arrived in the city of Astana pursuing victory. At -48kg, Galiya TYNBAYEVA delighted the home crowd, by making it into the final. Tynbayeva twice caught her opponent Giliazova with cleverly timed sacrifice techniques and won her first ever world judo tour gold on home soil in Astana. Kazakhstan Sports & Physical Culture Committee Chairman, Yerbol MYRZABOSSYNOV awarded ...
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All-time great, Teddy RINER was in Antalya and looking for gold. Preparation for his home Olympics this summer. In the final there was an exciting match up with the Olympic pick for Japan Tatsuru SAITO. It produced a great taste of what is to come in Paris - a close battle with many exciting moments. Ultimately RINER countered SAITO for a waza-ari. IJF President Marius VIZER awarded the medals. “Thank you all," said Teddy RINER. "Thank you because the people cry and create a good sensation for the fighters like me and other fighters who are preparing for the Olympic Games. Antalya is a beautif...
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As the athletes prepare for another day of thrilling competition, the Turkish city provides a breath-taking backdrop. To open the event, speeches were given by Laszlo TOTH, IJF Vice President and SEZER HUYSUZ, Turkish Judo Federation PRESIDENT before Turkish judo heroes were presented with a special award. At -63kg, it was gold for Korea as Kim Jisu edged her opponent in a tight and tactical battle. Her second Grand Slam gold. Governor of Antalya, Hulusi ŞAHIN awarded the medals. At -73kg there was a rerun of the final from the Linz Grand Prix. Good friends before and after the fight but it wa...
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In the first final of the day, the -48kg category, Turkey’s very own Sila ERSIN came up against the queen of the category, Natsumi TSUNODA of Japan who used both her trademark moves - tomoe-nagi for waza-ari and then arm-locked to take the victory. Fantastic transition shown from the Japanese World Champion in front of a passionate crowd. Fatih UYSAL, Youth and Sports Ministry Deputy General Manager, awarded the medals. At -60kg Ayub BLIEV took on Luka MKHEIDZE in a physical encounter that went to golden score. It was BLIEV who managed to overpower his opponent to score ippon and win the gold ...
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An incredible final day at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi saw yet more amazing Judo on display The Georgian team were once again on fine form, inspiring the next generations who watched on in awe. At -90 kg reigning Olympic champion and home crowd hero, Lasha Bekauri made his way to the final. There he faced Eljan Hajiyev. It was Bekauri and the crowd against the Azeri and it proved too much. Ippon, and the crowd erupted. First Deputy Minister of Culture & Sport of Georgia, Ioseb Baghaturia was on hand to award the medal. “I am so happy, and in my country such a good atmosphere and i love my people...
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The second day of the Grand Slam in Tbilisi provided yet another spectacle for judo fans around the world. Inside the arena, the local Georgian crowd had come to see their heroes. At -63kg the world number one Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard, once again made her way to a world tour final. There she faced Angelika Szymanska. Beauchemin-Pinard dropped under her opponent to score a waza-ari and won gold. IJF Sport Director, Michael Tamura was on hand to award the medals. Home favourite, the 2012 olympic champion and 2021 world champion Lasha Shavdatuashvili was in action at -73kg. He took on the rela...
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Judo stars from around the world arrived in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi for its edition eagerly awaited Judo Grand Slam. The iconic event was held at the Olympic Sports Palace. At -48kg Hyekyeong Lee of Korea overcame France’s Laura Espadinha when a superb, low Ura-nage scored ippon to take the title. IJF Education & Coaching Director, Mohammed Meridja was on hand to award the medals. At -60kg Nurkanat Serikbayev took on Yam Wolczak in the final. A sacrifice technique proved to be the deciding factor for Serikbayev as he scored waza-ari close to the end of the match and held on for victory. He w...
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On Friday, the judo family celebrated International Women’s Day, a day to honor the remarkable contributions of women around the globe. It’s a call to action for gender equality, to challenge bias, and to Inspire Inclusion. Before the final block, opening speeches were given by the Governor of Upper Austria, Thomas Stelzer; Director General of the International Judo Federation, Vlad MARINESCU; President of Austrian Judo Federation, Martin Poiger and Markus Achleitner, Minister for Economy and Sports of Upper Austria, who also welcomed the judo family to Linz. An amazing performance from Serbia...
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