The second day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam noticed thrilling judo motion. Residence hero Zelim Tckaev secured Azerbaijan’s first gold, electrifying the group. Jessica Klimkait and Szofi Ozbas claimed gold of their new weight lessons, whereas Ishihara Tatsuki impressed at -73kg.
The second day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam right here in Azerbaijan noticed an enormous turnout on the Nationwide Gymnastics Enviornment.
Mr Marius Vizer, President of the IJF and Azerbaijan Judo Federation President, Mr Rashad NABIYEV formally opened the occasion.
Native Olympic Champions Hidayat Heydarov and Zelyn Kotsoiev had been in attendance, and everybody right here was on the sting of their seats all day for an thrilling days judo
Jessica KLIMKAIT made it to the -63kg ultimate, in her first match up a weight from -57kg.
Within the ultimate she confronted Minami AONO and gained a tactical battle, a lot to the delight of the house crowd who had been cheering her on. We requested Jessica about this worldwide assist.
Azerbaijan NOC Vice President, Mr Chingiz HUSEYNZADE, awarded her with the gold medal.
ISHIHARA Tatsuki took the gold medal at -73kg, placing on a stellar efficiency all day. The present world silver medallist confirmed his class, taking over all comers along with his thrilling model of judo.
Azerbaijan NOC Secretary Normal, Mr Azer ALIYEV, awarded the medals.
Szofi OZBAS, additionally combating in a brand new weight class defeated Serafima MOSCALU with two waza-ari’s scored, to say a primary ever profession grand slam gold medal at her first match within the -70kg class.
The group confirmed nice respect cheering her as she left the tatami.
Dr Laszlo TOTH, IJF Vice President, awarded the gold.
Residence favorite Zelim TCKAEV was the hero at present! Defeating Canada’s FrançoisGAUTHIER DRAPEAU he gave the followers what they had been ready for within the -81 kg ultimate.
A yuko rating gained Azerbaijan their first gold medal of the match and the general public had been elated.
Tckaev was delighted to offer them one thing unbelievable to cheer for.
Azerbaijan Judo Federation President, Mr Rashad NABIYEV was readily available to award the medals.
ADVERTISEMENTAll through the day, the ever-improving Azerbaijan group had been on fireplace, displaying nice coronary heart and skillful judo!
Paving the best way for the following era of judoka right here in Baku.
See you tomorrow for the finale of this superb showpiece occasion!
