Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE

14.10.2024 - 21:02 euronews.com

After a successful staging of the World Judo Championships earlier this year, The World Judo Tour is back in Abu Dhabi for the first Grand Slam since the Paris Olympic games.It was Sabina Giliazova who claimed the lightest female weight in the Mubadala Arena at -48kg.

A clever Sumi-gaeshi from Giliazova in the dying seconds left Andrea Stojadinov with no chance to reply.IJF President, Mr Marius Vizer awarded her with the gold medal.Iznaur Saaev took on France’s Cédric Revol at -60kg.

He took home the win with a waza-ari in golden score after a tight battle.Balazs Fürjes, IOC Member representing Hungary, awarded the medals.Khorloodoi Bishrelt of the United Arab Emirates brought home the gold for the home nation at -52kg, a historic moment for the UAE women’s team.Mohammed Bin Tha'aloob Al DERIE, UAE Judo Federation President awarded the gold.“It was really hard but I wanted this medal.

These people support me and this competition is important for me," said Bishrelt.Murad Chopanov was on fine form at -66kg.

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