Heavyweights Shine on Final Day of Tbilisi Grand Slam
The final day in Tbilisi saw thrilling battles from judo’s heavyweights. Bozorov, Lobnik, and Savytskiy claimed their first Grand Slam golds, while Dicko and Tasoev dominated their categories. Georgia’s Tushishvili fell short, but the home team secured multiple medals in a spectacular finale.
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The final day in Tbilisi saw thrilling battles from judo’s heavyweights. Bozorov, Lobnik, and Savytskiy claimed their first Grand Slam golds, while Dicko and Tasoev dominated their categories. Georgia’s Tushishvili fell short, but the home team secured multiple medals in a spectacular finale.
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00:00Judo Crazy Georgia saw the final day of the 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam and it was time for
00:07the heavyweights.
00:09The crowd flooded into the arena to witness the most dynamic day of judo so far.
00:14At under 90kg, Umar Bozorov pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Francis Mathieu.
00:21An unorthodox technique won the Uzbek gold at his first World Tour event.
00:29IJF Head Referee Director Mr. Armin Bagdazarov was on hand to award the medals.
00:36It was a breakout day for Slovenia's Metka Lobnik as she defeated Colombia's junior
00:40world champion Olaya in the under 78kg final.
00:44Dominant Newaza saw the Slovenian also take her first World Tour gold.
00:49She was awarded her medal by IJF Sport Director Mr. Michael Tamura.
00:55It's my second time here, so I really enjoyed the crowd, it gives you a bit more energy,
01:03you know, especially the front rows that are filled with children, it's very good to see it.
01:09At under 100kg, Anton Zavitsky defeated Simeon Katerina after a closely fought contest.
01:16Securing a hold down in gold and score, 5 seconds was all that was needed to also earn
01:21him his first ever Grand Slam gold.
01:24He was awarded his medal by Olympic champion and Georgian Parliament member Mr. Shota Harbarelli.
01:31At plus 78kg, Olympic medallist Roman Diko put on a typically dominant display.
01:37Scoring with her favourite technique, the former world champion took gold.
01:43The medals were awarded by IJF Media and Judo for Peace director Mr. Nikolas Mesner.
01:51At plus 100kg, former world champion Guram Tushishvili had all hopes pinned on him.
01:57But he faced off against another former world champion, Inal Tasoyev.
02:02The smallest score of Yuko would separate these two champions, earning Tasoyev the gold medal.
02:09He is truly a force to be reckoned with at plus 100kg.
02:13Georgian Judo Federation Honorary President Mr. Slava Shirazadishvili awarded the gold medal.
02:20Today wasn't all about the heavyweights.
02:22One of their lightweights, Lukumi Chukvimiani, was celebrated by the crowd too,
02:27as the former world champion officially retired.
02:31You can see why Georgia is so famous for Judo.
02:34You can see why Georgia is so famous for Judo.
02:37Their heavyweights put on such an outstanding display on the most action-packed day so far.
02:43The stadium was deafening. Multiple medals for the home team,
02:47a fitting way to bring this phenomenal Grand Slam to a close.
02:52Thank you, Georgia.