Judo Grand Slam Di Dushanbe: Azerbaijan and UAE Shine in Heavyweight Categories

Men’s +100 kg: Azerbaijan Sweeps the Podium

The men’s heavyweight category (+100 kg) was dominated by Azerbaijan, with Eljan Hajiyev and Vugar Talibov facing off in the final. Hajiyev, displaying exceptional skill, emerged victorious, marking a triumphant end to the day’s competition. The Czech Republic’s Adam Kopecky and Andoni Space shared the bronze medal.

Eljan Hajiyev asserted his qualities and concluded the path of today in a triumphant way. – Official Tournament Report

Men’s -100 kg: UAE’s Kostoev Upsets Home Favorite

The -100 kg category saw Dzhafar Kostoev of the United Arab Emirates secure gold, defeating local hero Dzhakhongir Madzhidov in the final. Fuchun Huang of China and Karomatullo Hakimov of Tajikistan claimed bronze.

“Dzhafar Kostoev was the best in the male -100 kg category,” confirmed the official tournament report.

Women’s +78 kg: China’s Jia Takes Gold

In the women’s heavyweight category (+78 kg), China’s Chundi Jia secured the gold medal, defeating compatriot Ye Liang in the final. Mongolia’s Nominzul Dambadarjaa and Russia’s Alfiia Dashkina shared the bronze medal.

Women’s -78 kg: Reid Claims British Victory

British judoka Emma Reid dominated the -78 kg category, defeating China’s Yuxiao Peng in the final. Germany’s Alina Boehm and France’s Kalia Issoufi claimed bronze.

“Emma Reid imposed herself in the final challenge and was able to insert a success in a Grand Slam in her own bulletin board,” said the official report.

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This tournament serves as a penultimate event on the World Tour before the World Championships in Budapest, taking place from June 13-20.

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