Paris, The city of the lights. A source of inspiration and innovation throughout the world.
The AccorHotels Arena is the scene of an epic showdown. With the Olympic Games just a few months away, the stakes are high. In its monumental 50th edition, Who will rise to the occasion at the Paris Grand Slam…?
There was a diverse display of kata, art and dance for fans in the arena before the judoka came out for the finals!
Port of Mkheidze he took the gold medal in -60 kg: a fantastic home victory for the Frenchman! Mkheidze won on penalties. He delighted the French public with his performance.
Presenting the medals in -60 kg was the partner of the International Judo Federation (IJF) and president of the OTP Bank, Sándor Csányi.
“I am very happy because I had never won the Paris tournament”said Luka Mkheidze, “This year is a big party because it is the 50th edition of the Paris Grand Slam and I am happy to celebrate the occasion.”
In the -48 kg category, the French Shirine Boukli she took her first gold medal at the Paris Grand Slam: she defeated the Japanese Wakana River in the final with a grab. A joyful victory in her home country, with her fans cheering her on.
The -48 kg medals were presented by the former president of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović.
“It’s special because you have more energy with the audience,” Shirine Boukli said. When it’s a tough fight like this you need a little more to push yourself, and yes, It’s what I needed today to win like this”.
At -52kg, Krasniqi District, Olympic -48 kg champion, had a tough fight with the British Chelsie GILES. The Kosovar achieved a waza-ari and won her third gold medal in Paris.
The vice president of the IJF, László Tóthpresented the medals.
The -66 kg newcomer Takeshi Takeoka surpassed the veteran Joshiro Maruyama in Golden Score with a waza-ari. An impressive victory.
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The General Treasurer of the IJF, Naser Al Tamimipresented the medals.
At -57 kg, Faiza Mokdar won his first World Judo Tour gold medal at home! He threw the double world champion Christa Deguchi by ippon in the first minute, to the delight of the fans!
The General Secretary of the IJF, Lisa Allanpresented the medals.
Stunning ippons wowed the crowd of local French athletes all day long!
The Paris Grand Slam is a tradition, a spectacle: join us tomorrow for more epic judo.
2024-02-03 02:00:54
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