The Antalya Grand Slam It peaked on Sunday with a stadium full of ardent judo fans ready for one last day of excitement.
at -90 kgIt’s Cuban Ivan Felipe Silva Morales, the silver medalist of the World Championships, who defeated the young Georgian Luka Misoradze in a very tight duel. This victory allowed him to win his first gold medal at a Grand Slam. The medals were presented by the Vice President of the International Judo Federation and President of the African Judo Federation. Cetiny Randriana Soloniaiko.
“I think it was a good day for me, Cuban rejoice. Yesterday I had a good training, I focused my head on the competition and I was also a bit lucky.”
in the final -78 kg Which lasted more than 10 minutes, after a very difficult battle, the German world champion Anna Maria Wagner He indulges his resources to carry out Ora Nagy’s dream. A recent Olympics bronze medalist battled the true values of judo, as she shared a moment of friendship with her opponent Stenhouse. She received her medals from the IJF General Treasurer, Nasser Al-Tamimi.
“I am very happy and very proud of myself after this day, Wagner replied. Ebon has been great.”
Final -100 kg Between two world champions has been waiting impatiently. He is the Portuguese defending world champion Jorge Fonseca who proved that he is still the master of this class. With, as a bonus, a great display of sportsmanship and respect at the end of the fight. He received his medals from the IJF Events Manager, Lisa Allen.
In the category + 78 kgFrench Lia Fountain Repel Israeli Hershko to win the gold medal. The medals were handed out by the IJF Referee Manager, Florine Daniel Lascaw.
Georgian Guram Tuchishvili Won his fourth Grand Slam title in the . category + 100 kg With incredible perseverance. Having been late, the former world champion showed his determination. The medals were handed out by the IJF Referee Manager, Armen Bagdasarov.
Antalya also saw Turkish national team Shine again, thanks to a mixture of young and experienced athletes, who have shown great team spirit since the start of the competition. The local judokas showed all their qualities with different techniques. This high-profile event proved that judo popularity grow in Turkey.
The beautiful city of Antalya says goodbye to this year’s Judo. But the entire judo family is already looking forward to returning to Antalya in 2023.
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