All the most recent developments on day one of many competitors.
After a profitable staging of the World Judo Championships earlier this 12 months, The World Judo Tour is again in Abu Dhabi for the primary Grand Slam for the reason that Paris Olympic video games.
It was Sabina Giliazova who claimed the lightest feminine weight within the Mubadala Area at -48kg.
A intelligent Sumi-gaeshi from Giliazova within the dying seconds left Andrea Stojadinov with no probability to answer.
IJF President, Mr Marius Vizer awarded her with the gold medal.
Iznaur Saaev took on France’s Cédric Revol at -60kg. He took house the win with a waza-ari in golden rating after a good battle.
Balazs Fürjes, IOC Member representing Hungary, awarded the medals.
Khorloodoi Bishrelt of the United Arab Emirates introduced house the gold for the house nation at -52kg, a historic second for the UAE girls’s crew.
Mohammed Bin Tha’aloob Al DERIE, UAE Judo Federation President awarded the gold.
“It was actually arduous however I needed this medal. These individuals assist me and this competitors is necessary for me,” mentioned Bishrelt.
Murad Chopanov was on positive kind at -66kg. In an enthralling remaining, he caught France’s Daiki Bouba twice! First for waza-ari, after which for the decisive Ippon!
Icona Capital CEO, Max-Hervé George was readily available to award the medals.
“An enormous thanks to Abu Dhabi! I’ve a whole lot of associates right here who’re competing and representing the UAE crew. I want them luck and to make their crew proud. Now I’ll rejoice my success and loosen up,” mentioned Chopanov.
Seija Ballhaus was the category of the sphere at -57kg. She managed the ultimate, and took the win with a robust waza-ari rating!
Medals have been offered by René Fasel, Life President of the Worldwide Ice Hockey Federation.
Simply 7 seconds into the day, Staff UAE additionally supplied the event’s very first ippon! Giving them a dream begin.