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00:00 Welcome back to the Dushanbe Judo Grand Slam for day two of the competition.
00:04 Tajikistan's heart beats with the spirit of Judo, a sport that unites athletes from across the globe in display of skills, strength and friendsmanship.
00:13 Today we celebrate not only the fierce competition, but also the universal values of respect and courtesy that Judo promotes worldwide.
00:22 In the presence of the Dushanbe Mayor, Mr. Rustam M. Momaly and Tajikistan Judo Federation President, Mr.
00:29 Ismul Mahmoud Zohair, Mr. Vlad Marinescu, Director General of the International Judo Federation, declared the Grand Slam open.
00:37 Tajikistan's champions gathered, pens in hand, ready to inspire the next generation.
00:42 After the sustained success and showcasing the best Judo, new contracts were signed to ensure Dushanbe's presence on the international stage for years to come.
00:51 The air crackled with anticipation as fans within the stadium and beyond its walls
00:56 witnessed the pinnacle of Judo and experienced the fever of the event.
01:00 At under 63 kilograms, Lubjana Piovasana faced off against Dali Lilujvili.
01:07 Piovasana scored an early Waza-ari and confidently held off Lilujvili for the remaining time to take the gold medal.
01:14 IJF Education and Coaching Director, Mr. Mohamed Maridja awarded the medals.
01:20 I think it's been one of the best crowds I've ever seen at a competition and for the final it really
01:24 motivated me because I wanted to do some good Judo in front of them and it was nice to have the support from the crowd.
01:30 Reigning World Champion Nils Stump showed he is hitting form at just the right time to defend his title and the World Championships just weeks away.
01:40 He took home home favorite Buruji Koja Soda where he threw and then held his way to victory.
01:46 Dushanbe Mayor, Mr. Rustam M. Omali awarded the medals.
01:52 I knew that it would be really loud for the Tajik people, they are really crazy about Judo I think.
02:00 But I tried to focus just on myself and of course I'm sad for Buruji that he couldn't win in front of his home crowd.
02:16 At under 70kg, Micaela Polaris scored 2 Waza-Aris to earn her 3rd Grand Slam gold.
02:22 IJF Head Referee Director, Mr. Armin Bagdasarov awarded the medals.
02:29 In the under 81kg, Yoshito Hojo reached the final for the second time in as many World Tour outings.
02:37 This time taking on Joaquin Borges Villepie who held on for the gold.
02:42 2-time Olympic and 3-time World Champion, Mr. Shohei Ono awarded the medal to the still undefeated Hojo.
02:49 Join us tomorrow for the third and final day of Judo in Tajikistan.