Judo Grand Slam Day 3: Titans of the Tatami

All the latest developments of the Dushanbe Judo Grand Slam 2024.

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00:00 Welcome to day three of the Dushanbe Judo Grand Slam. Today the heavyweights

00:10 take center stage in Tajikistan. Embodying the respect and honor that

00:17 this sport provides. At over 100 kilograms the king of judo Teddy Riner

00:23 stormed to the final to face local favorite Timur Rahimov. Teddy had brought

00:31 his A-game and in front of a packed out stadium claimed the gold medal in style

00:36 with an epic Ushimata Ippon. Tajikistan Judo Federation president Mr. Ismul

00:43 Mafa Zoyer awarded the medals. At under 78 kilograms it was an all-german affair

00:58 between teammates Anna Maria Wagner and Alina Boehm. Ultimately Wagner took the

01:04 gold medal through penalties. IJF director-general Mr. Vlad Marinescu

01:09 awarded the medals. At under 90 kilograms David Klammerd and

01:26 Mansur Lorsanov took the contest into golden score where Lorsanov was able to

01:32 score a Wazi-Ar to claim the gold medal. The judo loving crowd were thrilled.

01:38 Harvest Grip CEO Mr. Almaz Alsanov awarded the medals.

01:45 At over 78 kilograms Aysa Tavano took the gold medal forcing Kinga Walsak to

01:56 submit. IJF coordinator for international refereeing seminars Mr. Juan Carlos

02:02 Vazquez awarded the medals. At under 100 kilograms Gennaro Pirelli took home the

02:09 gold medal for Italy due to penalties. Two golds for the Italian team. IJF

02:16 general treasurer Mr. Nasser Al-Tamimi awarded the medals. Fans were treated to

02:27 a host of epons from their heroes with medals aplenty for the Tajikistan team

02:34 over the weekend.

02:37 We're left in awe of the heavyweight champions who graced the tatami today.

02:47 As the sun sets on the Dushanbe Judo Grand Slam join us next time for a lot

02:55 of exciting judo.

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