On this second day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024, four other categories were in action, with Emirati Makhmadbek MAKHMADBEKOV winning his second gold medal.
After a successful first day for the hosts of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, more action was promised on day two with several UAE fighters set to claim glory and step onto the podium at the inside the Mubadala Arena.
In -63 kg, Manon DEKETER faced Iva OBERAN, Ura swimming for a waza-ari towards the end of the competition assured the title to the French fighter.
Guest of the IFJ, Carlo LAZZARI awarded him the gold medal.
UAE’s Makhmadbek MAKHMADBEKOV was looking for the country’s second gold medal in as many days when he took on Tajik fighter Abubakr SHEROV in -73kg.
After a close battle, he scored the golden score with a huge pickup, delighting the home support.
Mohammed Bin Tha’aloob Al DERIE, President of the UAE Judo Federation, awarded the medals.
The final of the -70 kg category saw two Dutch athletes compete for the gold medal.
It was Margit DE VOOGD who took the initiative. She showed lightning reactions to take advantage of her compatriots’ stray arm, apply pressure and force submission. A very first title on the world judo circuit for the 26-year-old.
Fabrice CAQUIN, CEO of Selerys, was present to present him with the gold.
Zelim TCKAEV won the -81 kg final. A driving tomoe swim proved the difference and allowed TCKAEV to win his third Grand Slam gold medal.
The president of the International Teqball Federation, Viktor Huszar, was present to present the medals.
