The ultimate day in Tbilisi noticed thrilling battles from judo’s heavyweights. Bozorov, Lobnik, and Savytskiy claimed their first Grand Slam golds, whereas Dicko and Tasoev dominated their classes. Georgia’s Tushishvili fell brief, however the residence group secured a number of medals in a spectacular finale.
Judo loopy Georgia noticed the ultimate day of the 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam, and it was time for the heavyweights.
The group flooded into the sector to witness probably the most dynamic day of judo to date!
At -90kg Umar BOZOROV pulled off a powerful comeback to defeat France’s MATHIEU. An unorthodox approach gained the Uzbek gold at his first world tour occasion. IJF Head Referee Director, Mr Armen BAGDASAROV was readily available to award the medals.
It was a breakout day for Slovenia’s Metka Lobnik, as she defeated Columbia’s Junior World Champion Olaya within the -78kg ultimate. Dominant ne-waza noticed the Slovenian additionally take her first world tour gold. She was awarded her medal by IJF Sport Director, Mr Michael TAMURA
At -100kg Anton SAVYTSKIY defeated Simeon CATHARINA after a carefully fought contest. Securing a maintain down in golden rating, 5 seconds was all that was wanted to additionally earn him his first ever grand slam gold. He was awarded his medal by Olympic Champion & Georgian Parliament Member, Mr Shota KHABARELI.
At +78kg Olympic Medallist Romane Dicko placed on a sometimes dominant show. Scoring along with her favorite approach, the previous World Champion took gold. The medals had been awarded by IJF Media & Judo for Peace Director, Mr Nicolas MESSNER.
At +100kg, former World Champion Guram TUSHISHVILI had all hopes pinned on him, however he confronted off in opposition to one other former World Champion, Inal TASOEV. The smallest rating of yuko would separate these 2 champions, incomes Tasoev the gold medal. He’s a very pressure to be reckoned with at +100kg. Georgian Judo Federation Honorary President, Mr Slava SHERAZADISHVILI, awarded the gold medal.
As we speak wasn’t all in regards to the heavyweights, one among their lightweights, Lukhumi Chkhvimiani was celebrated by the group too, as the previous World Champion formally retired. You possibly can see why Georgia is so well-known for judo.
Their heavyweights placed on such an impressive show on probably the most motion packed day to date, the stadium was deafening. A number of medals for the house group, a becoming technique to convey this phenomenal grand slam to an in depth.
Thanks Georgia!
