Italian Judoka Giuffrida Claims Bronze at Tashkent Grand Slam
Published February 27, 2026
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – Odette Giuffrida secured a bronze medal in the women’s -52kg judo competition at the Grand Slam in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Wednesday. The victory marks another successful performance for the Italian judoka on the World Judo Tour.
Giuffrida Reflects on Her Performance
“I’m happy and proud of myself for reaching the podium again. I wanted gold, but nothing is ever a given and behind it there is always a lot of physical and mental function. I know I can still improve technically and mentally. I thank God, because I’m here thanks to him.”
Odette Giuffrida
Giuffrida’s path to the bronze included a win against Kadamboeva of Uzbekistan and Kaleta of Poland before falling to Japan’s Fujishiro in the semi-finals. She ultimately prevailed against Brazil’s Conceicao in the bronze medal match, demonstrating composure and skill.
Mixed Results for the Italian Team
While Giuffrida’s success highlighted the day for Italy, Francesca Milani (-48kg) and Valerio Accogli (-66kg) narrowly missed out on medals. Milani’s performance was described as “convincing” despite falling short in the bronze medal contest. Accogli took an early lead in his bronze medal match against Enomali of Tajikistan but ultimately lost in golden score.
Other Italian competitors saw varying degrees of success. Giulia Carnà (-57kg) finished seventh, while Assunta Scutto (-48kg) was eliminated in her opening match. Gaia Stella (-52kg) lost to Raftakova of Uzbekistan, and Michela Terranova (-57kg) won her first match before being stopped in the second round.
Looking Ahead: Saturday’s Competition
The Italian team will continue competing on Saturday, February 28th, with athletes participating in the -63kg, -70kg, -73kg, and -81kg categories. The event is being broadcast on judo.tv and SkySport Arena.
FAQ
- What medal did Odette Giuffrida win? She won a bronze medal.
- In what weight class did Giuffrida compete? She competed in the -52kg weight class.
- Where is the Grand Slam taking place? The Grand Slam is taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.