Judo's Thrilling Finale in Dushanbe: Home Heroes Shine on Tatami 🇹🇯
Judo Championships: Golden Medals, Heroic Heavyweights in Dushanbe Tournament
Get ready to brace yourself for some jaw-dropping performances, as the heavyweights take center stage at the Tajikistan Judo competition in Dushanbe!
At -90kg, Eljan HAJIYEV squared off against fellow countryman Vugar TALIBOV. These Azrei warriors put up a valiant fight for the top podium spot, but ultimately it was HAJIYEV who claimed the first Grand Slam gold of the day with an electrifying ippon ⚡️! The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Tajikistan, Mr Alimirzamin ASKEROV, had the honor of presenting the medals.
Moving on to -78kg, Emma REID faced off against Yuxiao PENG. The British athlete displayed lightning-fast reflexes and scored a stunning ippon victory to wear the prestigious Dushanbe gold medal around her neck. IJF Refereeing Supervisor Ms Tina TRSTENJAK was on hand to award the medals.
At -100kg, Dzhafar KOSTOEV and Dzhakhongir MADZHIDOV went head-to-head. KOSTOEV executed an unconventional ura-nage, leading to an exciting ippon win and his second Grand Slam victory of the year. The crowd couldn't help but marvel at the rising star's confident performance. IJF Head Referee Director Mr Armen BAGDASAROV was there to distribute the well-deserved medals.
As the +78kg match kicked off, Chundi JIA and Ye LIANG did battle. Though both Chinese teammates fought fiercely, it was JIA who emerged victorious by keeping LIANG pinned down for 20 seconds. This marked JIA's first Grand Slam gold and left the crowd cheering in delight! Tajikistan Judo Federation Vice President Mr Ergash MAKHMADBEKOV was there to present the medals.
The climactic +100kg face-off featured Temur RAKHIMOV against Dzhamal GAMZATKHANOV. The contest went into a nail-biting golden score, but RAKHIMOV didn't waste any time, snatching an impressive ippon just seconds in to secure the gold on home soil. The Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr Ismoil MAHMADZOIR was there to present the medals.
The energy in the crowd was electric as Tajik stars delivered breathtaking ippons. This incredible atmosphere was the perfect capstone to three exhilarating days of Judo competition 🎥!
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🏆 Categories and Winners:
- -60kg Category: Balabay Aghayev triumphed over Mehrzod Sufiev
- -57kg Category: Sarah Leonie Cysique defeated Natalia Elkina
- +100kg Category: Temur RAKHIMOV established his home turf dominance
- -78kg Category: Emma REID claimed the gold medal for Great Britain (exact weight class unknown)
- -100kg Category: Dzhafar Kostoev became a double Grand Slam winner this year
- +78kg Category: Chundi JIA took home her first Grand Slam gold medal
Grab your popcorn and prepare to be amazed by the unforgettable performances at the Tajikistan Judo Grand Slam. 🤼♂️🤼♀️🇹🇯🏆 Stay tuned for more updates on the world of Judo!
- In Dushanbe, the bustling city of Tajikistan, Ismoil MAHMADZOIR, the president of the Tajikistan Judo Federation, was proudly present as local athlete Temur RAKHIMOV secured a stunning ippon victory in the +100kg category, winning the Grand Slam gold on home soil.
- The world of sports was treated to a shortcut to the stunning performances of judo athletes, as the Tajikistan Judo Grand Slam showcased thrilling matches such as the one between Ismail and his 100kg opponent, resulting in a dramatic golden score and an impressive ippon win for Ismail.
- Enthusiasts of the sport will find themselves enthralled by the successes of judo athletes such as Ismail and others, as they make their mark in sports like judo, football, and more, like Ismoil MAHMADZOIR, who contributes to the development of judo in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
