The Emirati team asserted itself during this second day of the 2024 Judo Grand Slam.
Second day full of action and emotion at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024. The Mudabala Arena was packed to cheer on the greatest international and local judokas.
In those under 63 kg, Manon Deceter took on Iva Oberan, with ura-nage for a waza-ari at the end of the fight to secure the victory. IFJ host Carlo Lazzari awarded him the gold medal.
The Emirati Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov wanted to win his second gold medal at home, facing Tajik fighter Abubakr Sherov in the under 73 kg category. After a close fight, he hit the golden score with a huge hip throw, to the encouragement of the home crowd.
Mohammed Bin Tha’aloob Al Derie, president of the UAE Judo Federation, presented the medals.
The final of the under 70 kg category saw two Dutch athletes compete for the gold medal. It is Margit de Voogd who took the initiative. She showed lightning speed in destabilizing her compatriot. A first world judo title for the 26-year-old young woman. Fabrice Caquin, CEO of Selerys, presented the medals.
I want Tckaev won the -81 kg final. A powerful tomoe-nage allowed him to win his third Grand Slam gold medal. The president of the International Teqball Federation, Viktor Huszar presented the medals.
