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Euronews
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
Heavyweights Shine on Final Day of Tbilisi Grand Slam
ADVERTISEMENT Judo crazy Georgia saw the final day of the 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam, and it was time for the heavyweights. The crowd flooded into the arena to witness the most dynamic day of judo so far! At -90kg Umar BOZOROV pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat France's MATHIEU. An unorthodox technique won the Uzbek gold at his first world tour event. IJF Head Referee Director, Mr Armen BAGDASAROV was on hand to award the medals. It was a breakout day for Slovenia's Metka Lobnik, as she defeated Columbia's Junior World Champion Olaya in the -78kg final. Dominant ne-waza saw the Slovenian also take her first world tour gold. She was awarded her medal by IJF Sport Director, Mr Michael TAMURA It's my second time here, so I really enjoyed the crowd, it gives you a bit more energy, you know. Especially the front rows that are filled with children, it's very good to see. Metka Lobnik At -100kg Anton SAVYTSKIY defeated Simeon CATHARINA after a closely fought contest. Securing a hold down in golden score, 5 seconds was all that was needed to also earn him his first ever grand slam gold. He was awarded his medal by Olympic Champion & Georgian Parliament Member, Mr Shota KHABARELI. At +78kg Olympic Medallist Romane Dicko put on a typically dominant display. Scoring with her favourite technique, the former World Champion took gold. The medals were awarded by IJF Media & Judo for Peace Director, Mr Nicolas MESSNER. At +100kg , former World Champion Guram TUSHISHVILI had all hopes pinned on him, but he faced off against another former World Champion, Inal TASOEV. The smallest score of yuko would separate these 2 champions, earning Tasoev the gold medal. He is a truly force to be reckoned with at +100kg. Georgian Judo Federation Honorary President, Mr Slava SHERAZADISHVILI, awarded the gold medal. Today wasn't all about the heavyweights, one of their lightweights, Lukhumi Chkhvimiani was celebrated by the crowd too, as the former World Champion officially retired. You can see why Georgia is so famous for judo. Their heavyweights put on such an outstanding display on the most action packed day so far, the stadium was deafening. Multiple medals for the home team, a fitting way to bring this phenomenal grand slam to a close. Thank you Georgia!
Euronews
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
Georgian Stars Shine on Day 2 of Tbilisi Grand Slam
ADVERTISEMENT The beautiful city of Tbilisi played host to the second day of their judo grand slam! Georgian heroes stepped up to give their fans a huge amount to cheer for as the public filled the stadium to the rafters. At -63kg , it was Canada's Beauchemin-Pinard who put on a show. Going ahead early against France's Deketer, she held on to take a gold medal at her first tournament since the Olympics. Ambassador for France in Georgia, H.E. Sheraz GASRI, was on hand to award the medals. All eyes were on -73kg . 2012 Olympic Champion Lasha Shavdataushvili was on completely unstoppable form. The triple Olympic medallist always performs on home soil and today was no different. Sending the crowd into ecstasy, he took the first gold for Georgian men in Tbilisi this year. He was awarded his medals by Georgia Minister of Sport, Mr Shalva GOGOLADZE. When the crowd are shouting 'Lasha' it gives me great motivation and makes me 100 times stronger than normal, and I am very happy and grateful towards the fans who give me this motivation, and i'm so happy to achieve these kind of results Lasha Shavdatuashvili At -70kg Hungary's Szofi Ozbas took on Olympic medallist Sanne Van Dijke. Having recently moved from -63kg Ozbas fought brilliantly to overcome a distinct size difference, and take the gold. She was absolutely delighted. She was awarded her medal by Georgian Judo Federation President Mr Levan NOZADZE. It's very very nice, the crowd is really really loud, and it makes the atmosphere really good Szofi Ozbas Vedat Albyrak put on a dominant performance to take gold at -81kg . After going behind, Albayrak dug deep to get a waza-ari score and hold on to take the title here. The medals were awarded by Georgia State Security Service Deputy Head Mr Shengeli PITSKHELAURI. There is never a shortage of action in Tbilisi, and never a shortage of medals for the home team. On top of the 2 golds they've had so far they have also taken some hard earned bronzes in dramatic fashion! The combination of fantastic judo and passionate fans makes Tbilisi an incredibly exciting stop on the IJF's World Judo Tour. Don't miss the heavyweights tomorrow.
