Japan razed the first day of the Grand Slam of Baku, winning the five gold medals with victories of Tsunoda, Nagayama, Abe, Takeoka and Tamaoki. Azerbaiyan celebrated with two bronzes from Yusifov and Asadov. An exciting start of the tournament, with more action to come.
ADVERTISINGThe world judo elite has returned to Baku this weekend for one of the most consolidated tournaments in World Judo Tour. The Tierra del Fuego is prepared once again to receive some of the best judokas on the planet.
The National Gymnastics Stadium was ready and prepared. Many fans filled the seats to see their champions face. In the lighter weight category, -48 kg, the Olympic champion Tsunoda Natsumi He faced the Olympic bronze medalist Tara babulfath. In an even combat, Tsunoda managed to maintain supremacy … For now.
The director of Education and Training of the IJF, Mohammed Meridja, handed him the gold medal. The category of less than 60 kilos brought us a totally Japanese fight, where Nagayama Ryuju He faced Nakamura Takiki. Nagayama sought to defeat his young compatriot. And two They do not They allowed him to achieve it and keep Baku’s title. Mr. Florin Daniel Lascau, director of referees chief of the FI, delivered the medals.
In the category of less than 52 kilos, the expected Abe bowsunbeatable for so many years, he returned to compete for the first time since his surprising defeat in the Olympic Paris Games. And the public was delighted to see her.
He faced Mascha ball house In the final and showed its best version, winning the German to round a successful first competition this year. The director of main referees of the IJF, Ki-Young Jeon he delivered the gold.
In the category of less than 66 kilos they fought for victory by Japanese Takeoka Takeshi And the current world champion Tanaka Ryoma. Both were in great form, but in a tactical final Takeoka triumphed, attacking their opponent again and again. The IJF International Arbitration Seminars Coordinator, Juan Carlos Barcowas present to deliver the medals.
Takano Ayami y Type Type They were the best in the category of less than 57 kilos. Japanese judokas played a very close final, which finally won Tamaoki, which meant that JApon took the five gold medals The first day of the tournament. His medals were delivered by the Olympic champion and three times world champion, the Kosei Inoue.
On this first day, Azerbaijan was also happy, with two bronze medals for celebration. First, in -60 kg, with Ahmad Yusifovand then, in -66 kg, with Elshan Asadov.
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