Second day in the Emirates with four gold medals awarded, no Italian exploits after those of the previous round
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Grand Slam of judo ad Abu Dhabisecond day in the Emirates with four gold medals awarded, no Italian exploits after the exploits of the previous round in the women’s field.
Between glmen -73 kgsu tutti l’uzbeco Shakhram AHADOVwho defeats the Kosovar Akil in the final act I BLOODED.
For him it is the first title in a Grand Slam.
Bronze for independent athlete MAKHMADBEKOV and zero MAMMADALIYEV.
The vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia, Otabek UMAROV, presents the medals.
“I feel very relaxed here in Abu Dhabi – says the winner – as if I were in Uzbekistan, at home, I love Abu Dhabi.
Last year I won bronze here and now my first gold in a Grand Slam, I hope that in the next events and at the Olympics I will win gold and defend the honor of Uzbekistan.”
Category men -81kg: the independent athlete David takes care of beating the competition KARAPETYANavenger of Dutch Frank in the final THE WHITE.
Third place for the Emirati TATALASHVILI and the Austrian BORCHASHVILI.
Quinto Antonio ESPOSITOseventh James GAMBA.
The medals were presented by the president of the United Arab Emirates Judo Federation, Mohammed Bin Thaaloob ALDEREI.
Category donne -63 kg: on the shields the Canadian Catherine BEAUCHEMIN-PINARDgold after the success in the final against the Chinese JING TANG.
Third step of the podium for the Austrian PIOVESANA and the Spanish CABAÑA PEREZ.
“The technique I used was ura-nage – says the winner – when she came to attack, I caught her halfway.
It all came from my legs, as if I could lift her and twist in the air.
So yes, it’s a huge technique and I don’t do it often, but when it works it produces a great ippon.”
Max-Hervé GEORGE, CEO of Icona Capital, presents the medals.
Between donne -70 kgon all the independent Madina TAIMAZOVAwho defeats the Swedish Ida ERIKSSONargento.
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This is her third gold in a Grand Slam.
Third step of the podium for the Australian COUGHLAN and the Dutch JAGER.
The president of Cedco Hungary, Michael MICHAELY, presented the medals.
The hosts performed excellently and collected a bronze medal, thanks to Nugzari TATALASHVILI, to the delight of those present.
The second day of the Emirati competition is in the archives, with heavyweights on the tatami on Sunday for a finish worthy of the name.
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2023-10-25 18:26:04
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