First day in the Emirates marked by the triumph of the Italian judokas Susy Scutto and Odette Giuffrida, who took home the most precious metal
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Judo Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi, first triumphant day in the Emirates for the Italian colours, with the blue judokas Susy Scutto and Odette Giuffrida who bring home the most precious metal.
Among men -60 kgabove all the Frenchman Cedric REVOLwho defeats the naturalized Brazilian Matheus in the final act by waza-ari TAKAKI.
This is his first gold in a Grand Slam.
Bronze for the Spaniard GARRIGOS and the independent athlete BLIEV.
Balazs FÜRJES, Hungarian member of the International Olympic Committee, presents the medals.
“It’s my first title – says the winner – but I’ve already won two medals, so I like this place, it gives me good vibes.
Four participations, three medals, one gold: I like this place, maybe for a holiday next time.”
Category men -66 kg: the Georgian Vazha MARGVELASHVILI takes care of defeating the competition, aviator for waza-ari in the final of the Uzbek Mukhriddin TILOV.
Third place for the Mongolian BATTOGTOKH and the naturalized Emirati BAYANMUNKH.
The medals were presented by the president of the United Arab Emirates Judo Federation, Mohammed Bin Thaaloob ALDEREI.
Category donne -48 kg: the blue Susy on the shields SCUTTLE, n. 1 in the world, gold after the success thanks to a spectacular ippon in the final against the Turkish Sila ERSIN.
The usual post-success dedication of the young Neapolitan athlete is touching. to her second success on the World Judo Tour.
Third place on the podium for the Azerbaijani ALIYEVA and the Transalpine PONT, fifth place for Francesca MILANI.
Marius VIZER, president of the IJF, presents the medals.
Blue blaze among the girls too donne -52 kgwhere above all there is Odette GIUFFRIDAwho defeats the German Mascha BALL HOUSEargento.
Fifth success in a Grand Slam for her!
Third step of the podium for the Dutch VAN KREVEL and the Chinese Yeqing ZHU.
Presenting the medals is Obaid AL ANZI, IJF vice president.
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“Yes, I like it here – says the winner beaming – it’s very hot outside, so it’s perfect for the weight.
It’s always magical for me, I always have good memories and this is my third medal: I believe and hope that there will be many more, we’ll see.”
The category closes the day’s meetings donne -57 kg: Jessica wins in the Canadian derby KLIMKAITgold after the success in the final against her compatriot Christa DEGUCHI.
Third place for the Brazilian LIMA and the independent athlete GALITSKAIA.
The Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, Jabr AL SUWAIDI, presents the medals.
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Incredible performance from the Emirati Narmandakh AFTER MUNKHwho made the nation proud by earning a well-deserved bronze medal.
Overall, in short, a spectacular day, not only in a blue key in the Jiu-Jitsu Arena, but it is a safe bet that the ‘3 days’ of the Emirates will still reserve many other surprises.
Stay “tuned” to Euronews.com in the next two days!
2023-10-24 17:22:27
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