The ultimate day of the Antalya Grand Slam got here to a climactic conclusion, with the stadium full of excited Judo followers prepared for one more day of motion.
At beneath 90kgs, it was the Cuban world silver medallist Ivan Felipe Silva Morales that beat younger Georgian Luka Maisuradze in a particularly shut change, incomes him his first-ever grand slam gold medal
He was awarded his medals by IJF Vice President and President of the African Judo Union Mr. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko
“I believe it was an excellent day for me. Yesterday I had an excellent coaching day, my head was targeted on the competitors and I had good luck too,” defined Morales.
After an extremely powerful contest within the beneath 78kgs closing that lasted over 10 minutes, World Champion Anna Maria Wagner dug deep to execute this spotlight actually worthy Ura Nage. However with true Judo values, shared a second of friendship along with her opponent Steenhuis. A robust counter from the Olympic Bronze Medallist, Judo at its finest.
She was awarded her medals by IJF Basic Treasurer Mr. Naser Al Tamimi.
“I’m so completely happy, and so pleased with myself," mentioned Wagner. "After at the present time it was a beautiful Ippon I believe.”
The beneath 100kgs closing was a battle everybody had been ready for - two world champions going through off for one gold medal. Nevertheless it was the reigning world champion Jorge Fonseca that proved that the beneath 100kgs class continues to be his class, and as soon as once more, a fantastic show of sportsmanship and respect on the finish of their contest.
He was awarded his medals by IJF Occasions Director, Dr. Lisa Allan.
On the over 78kgs France’s Fontaine held down Israel’s Hershko for the Gold medal.
The medals have been awarded by IJF Head Referee Director Mr. Florin Daniel Lascau.
Guram Tushishvili of Georgia took his fourth Grand Slam title at over 100kgs - unbelievable perseverance after going a rating behind. The previous World Champion confirmed his resolve.
The medals have been awarded by IJF Head Referee Director Mr. Armen Bagdasarov.
Antalya noticed the Turkish workforce out in pressure as soon as once more, with a combination of kids and seasoned athletes, warming up as a workforce - their unity was clear from the start.
Their energy was on show in all features of their Judo, standing methods, and likewise their submission and pins, exhibiting how Judo’s recognition is rising quickly in Turkey, a product of this high-level occasion.
The gorgeous city of Antalya says goodbye to Judo for this 12 months. The entire Judo household can’t wait to return to Antalya in 2023.
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