The great victories of local judokas met expectations on the second day of the Judo Grand Slam held in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
After the hosts’ successful first day Abu Dhabi Grand Slam The second day this year promised more action, with several fighters from the United Arab Emirates ready to take victory and get to the podium. Mubadala Arena.
Inside -63kgFrench Manon Deceter met the Croatian Iva Oberan. For a waza-ari towards the end of the fight, Ura nage secured the title for the French fighter, who praised the organization of the event after his victory: “A very good Grand Slam, well organised. Abu Dhabi a beautiful Grand Slam To the high temperatures of the Asian country that France has already left behind in the middle of autumn also values it.
Emirate Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov He was looking for his country’s second gold by encountering the Tajiks Abu Bakr Sherov in the category -73kg. After a close fight, Makhmadbekov won the gold medal with a spectacular lift that left the local audience trembling. “I really wanted to win because this is my first tournament for the UAE,” the Emirati judoka said.
In the category final -70kg Two Dutch athletes competed for the gold medal. happened Margit De Voogd Who took the initiative against Hilde Hunter. He reacted with lightning speed to take advantage of his compatriot’s lost arm, apply pressure and force his surrender. Thus, 26-year-old De Voogd won his first world judo championship.
I want TckaevAzerbaijanis won the final -81kg to Georgian Zaur Dvalashvili. The challenging riding experience made the difference and earned him his third Grand Slam gold medal.
Tomorrow is the last day of the event Abu Dhabi Grand SlamHere heavy weights They will put the final touch on the competition.
