Earlier than the ultimate a trophy was awarded to Avtandili Tchrikishvili for his unbelievable profession.
The second day of the Grand Slam in Tbilisi supplied yet one more spectacle for judo followers world wide.
Inside the world, the native Georgian crowd had come to see their heroes.
At -63kg the world primary Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard, as soon as once more made her option to a world tour remaining. There she confronted Angelika Szymanska.
Beauchemin-Pinard dropped beneath her opponent to attain a waza-ari and gained gold.
IJF Sport Director, Michael Tamura was readily available to award the medals.
House favorite, the 2012 olympic champion and 2021 world champion Lasha Shavdatuashvili was in motion at -73kg.
He took on the comparatively unknown Karen Galstian within the remaining and wasted no time in sealing the gold medal and the adoration of the group with a fully large decide up approach, basic Georgian Judo.
He was awarded his medals by a proud Georgian Judo Federation President, Giorgi Atabegashvili.
“When I’m competing in entrance of my folks I’ve no proper to lose. Solely victory. No different consequence. Simply give attention to the victory. Credit score to my supporters they at all times assist me with further motivation. I’ve to at all times struggle till the tip and make my folks completely satisfied and I’ve to do every thing for my nation and naturally I’m very pleased with at the moment’s victory which I achieved in entrance of my folks,” stated Shavdatuashvili.
The -70kg class remaining was between the highest two ranked gamers on this planet Sanne Van Dijke and Barbara Matic. A second of excellence from Matic shocked her dutch opponent, and earned her the victory.
She was awarded her medal by Chafik El Kattani, IJF Medical Fee Member.
“It’s very nice as a result of they preferred my throw, and the ambiance is superb, they cheer all day. So I find it irresistible, I feel it’s my fortunate place,” stated Matic.
Timur Arbuzov took the -81KG class in assured style. A primary gold for the teen.
The medals had been awarded by IJF Head Referee Director, Armen Bagdasarov.
There was much more nationwide delight on present as a particular ceremony was held to have fun the dedication and achievements of Avtandili Tchrikishvili. There have been speeches from the person himself in addition to Giorgi Atabegashvili, Georgian Judo Federation President. Tchrikishvili is of considered one of Georgia’s highest performing athletes. The 2014 World Champion and three time European champion has now introduced his retirement from competitors.
A trendy ship off, for the Georgian legend.
The gang had been wowed by the unbelievable expertise present by their staff, and are positively prepared for extra on day 3 in Tbilisi.
