Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam Ends with Heavyweight Glory and Home Triumphs
At -90kg, Riku OKADA faced Umar BOZOROV. OKADA took the lead with a yuko score and managed to transition into a hold down - scoring ippon and securing his first gold medal on the World Judo Tour in confident style.
IJF Head Referee Director Mr Armen BAGDASAROV awarded the medals.
In the -78kg, European Champion Patricia SAMPAIO faced off against Mami UMEKI. SAMPAIO was looking good all day and the final was no different. Within the first minute she claimed the top spot on the podium - wasting no time. After a dominant day, she made her mark in Ulaanbaatar.
Jenco Tour Bureau CEO Mrs Namuun BATTULGA awarded the medals.
Now I'm feeling really happy, but I felt really tired but I said at the beginning of the day - today I'm tired so I need to do this quickly, I can't do golden score today, just throw and go away!
Anton SAVYTSKIY faced Zsombor VEG at -100kg. SAVYTSKIY earned his second Grand Slam gold medal after dominating the contest. He scored a waza-ari and a yuko and held off VEG for the victory.
Mongolia Member of Parliament Mr Tsogtbaatar DAMDIN awarded the medals.
At +78kg, Lea FONTAINE faced Jinesinuer AYIMAN. In Golden Score, FONTAINE had the edge and secured a decisive yuko - enough to add another gold medal to her growing collection.
Former President of Mongolia His Excellency Mr Enkhbayar NAMBAR awarded the medals.
Gonchigsuren BATKHUYAG faced Artem ZOLOTUKHIN at +100kg. A yuko on the board was enough for the home hero to claim his gold medal.
Mongolian State Commissioner of Physical Culture & Sports Mr Bilegt ERDENESAIKHAN awarded the medals.
I'm very happy to have won this medal here in my home country. I'm also really grateful for the amazing crowd and all of my supporters.
The home athletes shone bright in Ulaanbaatar, treating fans to a thrilling display of world-class judo.
That wraps up an incredible Grand Slam here in Ulaanbaatar.
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