SportsJudo returns to Georgia for an exciting Grand Slam in Tbilisi

Judo returns to Georgia for an exciting Grand Slam in Tbilisi

Judo returned to one of its favorite venues, Georgia, for the Tbilisi Grand Slam celebration. As every year, the stands were filled with passionate Georgian fans ready to help their team to the top of the podium.

The first final of the first day of competition, the one of less than 48 kilos, faced two Serbs, Milica Nikolic and andrea stojadinovwith victory of the first in a very tight way.

The Sports Director of the International Judo Federation, Vladimir Bartawas in charge of delivering the medals.

In less than 60, the Azerbaijani Turan Bayramov crushed Georgian hopes of their first gold, thanks to a surprising and unorthodox surprise attack that they could do nothing about Giorgi Sardalashvili.

Shengeli Pitsikhelaurideputy head of the Georgian State Security Service, hung his gold on a delighted Bayramov.

Keldiyorova feat

In less than 52, Diyora KeldiyorovaA true talisman for Uzbekistan, she achieved one of the biggest victories of her career, knocking down Olympic champion under 48, Krasniqi district, not once, but twice. Quite a feat that earned him a more than deserved gold.

michael tamuraIJF Sports Director, was the authority in charge of hanging it on him.

“This is the result of the technical and tactical work that I have done with my coaches,” Keldiyorova later recounted. “Beating the Olympic champion is a big step forward for me, and another step towards my dreams.”

Kubanychbek Aibek Uulu he was in charge of putting Kyrgyz judo on the map, with an exceptional performance. His incredible footwork has made him his country’s first Grand Slam gold medalist.

Medals under 66 were awarded by the IJF Director of Education and Training, Mohammed Meridaja.

“My team and I are very happy, and we are going to celebrate it,” said a joyful Aibek Uulu. “But starting tomorrow it’s time to go back to training, and next week I’ll be competing on the tatami again. I’d also like to express my gratitude to my parents, they always support me and watch me from home on TV.”

In less than 57, victory for the Serbian marica perisicwho defeated the Kosovar Olympic champion, Nora Gjakova.

The director of refereeing of the International Judo Federation, Florin Daniel Lascaugave him the gold medal.

Georgians undoubtedly have a particular style of judo, almost their own. Powerful punches and passionate displays of emotion characterize this nation of fighters. And while the Olympic silver medalist Vazha Margvelashvili He did not reach the final, but he did offer the local public everything they expected: passion, dedication, and explosive ippons. Georgia is still waiting for her gold. This Saturday, new opportunity.

Source: Euronews Español

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