First day in Mongolia marked by a double gold awarded to Japanese judokas, the hosts also rejoice: it should be noted that no Italian athlete is competing in this competition
Judo Grand Slam ad Ulan Batorfirst day in Mongolia marked by a double gold awarded to Japanese judokas, the hosts also rejoice: it should be noted that no Italian athlete is competing in this competition.
The arena was filled with a passionate audience, ready to cheer for their colors.
Among men -60 kgabove all Japanese Ryuju NAGAYAMAwho defeats the transalpine Romain in the final act (with uchi-mata and te-waza techniques) VALADIER PICARD.
For the winner it is the tenth gold in a Grand Slam!
Bronze for Ramazan ABDULAEV and the Korean Harim LEE.
After the ritual celebration with the fans, Ariun-Erdene BATBAYAR, governor of Bulgan province, presented the medals.
Category men -66 kg: the acute note of the hosts bears the signature of Baskhuu YONDONPERENLEIexecutioner in the final of the Tajik Obid DZHEBOV.
Third place for Azeri Yashar NAJAFOV and the Mongolian Erkhembayar BATTOGTOKH.
It goes without saying that the crowd literally went into raptures for the winner, man of the day.
The medals were presented by Battulga KHALTMAA, president of the Mongolian Judo Association.
“I feel absolutely fine – says the Mongolian – because the audience cheered for me, I would like to thank especially the president of the Mongolian Judo Association for his support.”
Category donne -48 kg: on the shields the Japanese Hikari YOSHIOKAgold after the success in the final against the independent athlete Sabina GILIAZOVA.
For the series “Well begun is half done”, for the winner it is the first absolute medal, moreover at the debut, in a Grand Slam!
Third step of the podium for the Israeli Tamar LITTLE and the lusitana Catarina COSTA.
Presents the medals Erdenet-Od KHISHIGBAT, member of the Executive Committee of the International Federjudo.
Between donne -52 kgnomen omen: above all the Israeli Gefen PRIMOwho defeats the transalpine Amandine BUCHARD (against which he had never won), silver.
The winner does not rely on her surname only regarding the fact that it is her second gold in a Grand Slam!
Third step of the podium for the Hungarian Reka PUP e l’uzbeca Diyora KELDIYOROVA.
The medals were presented by Naser AL TAMIMI, general treasurer of the Federation.
To close the meetings of the day, the category donne -57 kg: Canadian Christa prevails here in the derby DEGUCHIreigning world champion, gold after her success in the final against her compatriot Jessica KLIMKAIT.
A large troupe of supporters waited a long time for the winner, before and after her descent onto the tatami.
Third place for independent Kseniia GALITSKAIA Hello Korean Mimi HUH.
Delivering the medals Michael TAMURA, sports director of the Federation.
“I have been to many countries – says Deguchi – Mongolia is not my homeland but I feel at ease here: they support a lot, they support me and I hope I have given the boys a little dream.
When I leave, I want to go through it all again, it was very nice.”
The whole local team showed dynamic judo all day, a busy day in the Mongolian land.
It is legitimate to hypothesize that the kermesse will still reserve many other surprises, even if we cannot expect any blue medals given the absence of our members.
2023-06-23 14:01:36
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