Judo Grand Slam: Gold Rush for Four Nations on Day 2 in Astana
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It's Day 2 of the 2025 Judo Grand Slam in Astana. A city rich with both beautiful architecture and passionate judo fans. The arena was filled with spectators ready to see what was sure to be another day of exciting judo.
In attendance was president of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Alongside IJF President Mr Marius Vizer.
The -73kg final saw 2023 world champion Nils Stump of Switzerland up against Karbek Naguchev of the UAE.
With seconds to go, Stump executed his signature technique, uchi-mata, getting a score, and then holding out for the win.
IJF General Treasurer Mr Naser AL TAMIMI was on hand to award the medals.
We asked Stump what it was like to fight in Kazakhstan.
In the -63kg category Melkia AUCHECORNE of France earned victory in a hard fought contest.
She was awarded her medal by IJF Guest Mr Elliot MOSHOKE.
At -70kg Giorgia STANGHERLIN of Italy competed in her first Grand Slam final against Yingying FENG of China.
STANGHERLIN beautifully countered her opponent's attack, landing her in the perfect position to finish the fight with a hold down.
The medals were awarded by CIFP Secretary General The Honorable Sunil Sabharwal.
The -81kg saw Japanese 2x Olympic champion NAGASE Takanori looking to even the score against Lee Joonhwan, with the Korean having a 2-1 lead in their head to head.
But it was LEE Who took the gold In spectacular fashion.
He was awarded his medal by IJF Development Commission Member Mr Khaled Barakat IBRAHIM.
The local fans were treated to an incredible day of judo with bronzes for both Yesset KUANOV and Abylaikhan ZHUBANAZAR. ADVERTISEMENT
The ippons kept coming from the home athletes, with a great mix of technically brilliant groundwork and eye-catching throws, the passionate crowd had plenty to celebrate!
It's been a memorable day of Judo from the middleweights. Join us tomorrow, for the final day in Astana, the heavyweights!
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