Even on the second day of the Judo Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi, the Emirati team asserted itself
After the gold arrived in the first daythe home team of the United Arab Emirates presented to the Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi in judo numerous other athletes, ready to seek glory and get on the podium of the Mubadala Arena.
Nei -63 kg, Manon DEKETER faced Iva OBERAN. With an ura nage for a waza-ari as the bout drew to a close, the French judoka secured the title. Carlo LAZZARI, guest of the IJF, presented her with the gold medal.
L’atleta emiratino Makhmadbek MAKHMADBEKOV he faced the Tajik Abubakr SHEROV in the final in the -73 kg category. After a close fight, he managed to prevail with a great recovery, wowing the home crowd and bringing his team a second gold. Mohammed Bin Tha’aloob Al DERIE, President of the UAE Judo Federation, presented the medals.
The final of the -70 kg category saw two Dutch athletes competing for the gold medal. Was Margit DE VOOGD to prevail, thanks to lightning-fast reactions that allowed her to beat her compatriot. A submission technique is decisive. This is the 26-year-old’s first world title on the World Judo Tour. Fabrice CAQUIN, CEO of Selerys, presented her with the gold.
I want TCKAEV instead he won the final in the -81 kg category, thanks to a masterful tomoe-nage that gave him his third gold medal in a Grand Slam. The president of the International Teqball Federation, Viktor Huszar, presented the medals.
This is how the second day in Abu Dhabi ended, waiting for the heavyweights who will step onto the tatami on Sunday.
