The city of Almada witnessed an incredible last day of the 2023 Portugal Grand Prix. The stadium was packed and ready to go, full of eager fans to watch the heavyweights put on a show.In the under 90kg class, Bulgaria’s Ivaylo Ivanov defeated stalwart Krisztian Toth of Hungary.
The two shared a wonderful moment of friendship and sportsmanship thoroughly appreciated by the Portuguese crowd.Skander Hachicha, IJF Sport Director was on hand to award the medals.“In Judo, you always need to respect your opponent.
We are friends because we are the same age," explained Ivanov. "We have children, he has, and I have. He was very happy before our fight, he sent me a message saying “I’m very happy to fight with you” - Me too!
This is the sport (that) I give everything in the fight, and after that we are friends.”In the under 78kg category Patricia Sampaio was the hero of the day, giving the home crowd what they came for!