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At 63kg, 22-year-old Croatian, Katarina Kristo faced Slovenian, 27-year-old Andreja Leski. Kristo managed to overcome the multiple World Medallist to win her first grand slam gold. The medals were presented by Kazakhstan Minister of Tourism & Sport, Yermek Marzhikpayev. Kristo welcomed the enthusiasm of the crowd. ''You can see that they love judo and they are not just sitting there. They are cheering you on, even if you are not from their country. When you score, they live that moment with you and I really love to fight here,'' Kristo said. In the 73kg final, Italian judoka Manuel Lombardo to...
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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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At day three of the Judo Grand Slam in Dushanbe, the heavy weights took centre stage. At +100kg, the King of judo, Teddy RINER, stormed to the final to face local favourite Temur RAKHIMOV. Teddy had brought his A game and in front of a packed out stadium claimed the gold medal in style with an epic uchi-mata ippon. Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr Ismoil MAHMADZOIR awarded the medals. “I’m very happy today, because after Paris I think this is the best one, with beautiful fans. Thank you everybody for the encouragement," said Riner. At -78kg it was an all German affair between teammates ...
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In the second day of the 2024 Dushanbe Grand Slam, the competition did celebrate not only the fierce competition, but also the universal values of respect and courtesy that judo promotes worldwide. In the presence of Dushanbe Mayor Mr Rustam EMOMALI and Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr Ismoil MAHMADZOIR, Mr Vlad Marinescu, Director General of the International Judo Federation declared the grand slam open. Tajikistan's champions gathered, pens in hand, ready to inspire the next generation. After the sustained success and showcasing the best of judo, new contracts were signed to ensure Du...
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Before day one of the Judo World Tour in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, got underway, double Olympic and triple World champion Shohei Ono was in attendance and organised a signing for all of his fans. In the -48 kg category, Mongolian Baasankhuu BAVUUDORJ came out on top after a physically demanding final. Selerys CEO, Mr Fabrice CAQUIN awarded the medals. In the -60kg, Tajikistan’s Muhammadsoleh QUVATOV secured a gold medal for the home nation with a fantastic ippon! The crowd erupted with pride and excitement! A fantastic start for the local athletes with huge encouragement from the fans. Tajikistan ...
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The toxic dust is barely settling in the wake of 2024’s Super Bowl — or rather, the "Super Polluter", whose advertising alone released as much carbon dioxide as 100,000 Americans. But millions more sporting fans are now gearing up to pump the atmosphere with more poison by travelling to the ultra-toxic F1 races, as well as the 2024 Euros and Paris Olympics. While the EU has targeted sectors in construction, energy, food, and transport to achieve its ambitious climate goals — the carbon footprint linked to travel and advertising for sporting events is being overlooked. Yes, steps are being take...
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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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