In addition to the biggest stars of the categories, many young judokas and local talents also take part in the tatami.
Welcome to the third day of the Zagreb Judo Grand Prix 2024! Today, in addition to the biggest stars of the heavyweight categories, many others are on the podium. young judoka Those who compete for victory!
It seemed that the outcome of the fight in the less than 90 kg category would be determined by the Golden Score, but the Hungarian Peter Saffrany he dodged an attack and turned it into a check to his advantage. With less than 10 seconds left on the clock, he managed to win his first Grand Prix gold medal! Vice President of the International Judo Federation (IJF), Laszlo TothHe presented his medals.
“I am very happy, thank you very much. This is the second time I have won a competition here. Five years ago I won the European Stars Cup here in Zagreb and then I won my first Grand Prix,” said an enthusiastic Péter. Safrany.
Dutch judoka in under 78 kg category Sanne van Dijke He competed in the new weight class for the first time and immediately showed that he belonged there. A new start with a world gold medal and an Olympic medal. IJF Education Director, Sanda BarrenHe presented his medals.
“It made me realize that if I want to get up to 78 kilos, I need to improve my judo a little bit. I think I don’t do that because I’m much stronger in the judo I do at 70 kilos.” These girls don’t get away with anything, but it’s also exciting because you never stop learning,” Sanne van Dijke said of the match behind.
Ukrainian in the category less than 100 kg Anton Savytsky won his first Grand Prix gold medal. One waza-ari was all it took for him to climb to the top of the podium. Almaz AlsenovThe CEO of the Harvest group presented the medals.
French in the category over 78 kilos Coralie Hayme won his first Grand Prix gold medal. A great joy for the French judoka! IJF Media and Judo for Peace Director Nicolas Messner presented the medals.
Japanese judoka in the over 100 kg category Song Nakano He celebrated his participation in the ‘World Judo Tour’ with a gold medal. A big ippon to close the event. IJF General Treasurer, Nasser Al Tamimi, He distributed the medals.
