After successful first day There was even more action on the second day for the hosts of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. The judokas descended on the Mubadala Arena in the United Arab Emirates, ready for glory and victory.
Competed in the under 63 kg class Manon DEKETER against Iva OBERAN to. Ura-nage for a Waza-Ari shortly before the end of the fight, the Frenchwoman DEKETER secured the title.
Carlo LAZZARI, guest of the International Judo Federation, presented her with the gold medal.
Makhmadbek MAKHMADBEKOV from the United Arab Emirates was aiming for his country’s second gold, taking on the Tajik fighter Abubakr Sherov in the weight class under 73kg.
After an exciting battle, he scored the golden score with a huge pickup and thrilled the home crowd.
Mohammed Bin Tha’aloob Al DERIE, President of the Arab Emirates Judo Federation, presented the medal.
In the final of the under 70 kg class, two Dutch athletes fought for the gold medal.
Margit DE VOOGD took the initiative. She reacted quickly, taking advantage of her compatriot’s stray arm Hilde JAGERapplied pressure and forced submission. A first judo world championship title for the 26-year-old.
Fabrice CAQUIN, CEO of the French company Selerys, presented her with the gold medal.
I want TCKAEV won against the Georgian in the final of the -81 kg class Zaur DVALASHVILI. A driving Tomoe Nage made the difference and gave him his third gold medal at a Grand Slam.
The Chairman of the International Teqball Federation, Viktor HUSZAR, was there to present the medal.
The last day of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam takes place tomorrow when the heavyweights conclude the competition.
