The third and last day of the Grand Slam Barysy of 2025 Qazaqstan, the heavy goods vehicles intensified, after 2 days of non -stop action and breathtaking ippons, and they did not disappoint here in Astana.
HAS -90kg The winner of the Grand Chelem, Mikhail Igolnikov, faced the newcomer Egor Malkin.
A well -timed change of direction and a 5 -second deduction won the victory for Igolnikov.
Masdar CEO, Mr. Mohamed Jamil Al Ramahi, was on site to award the medals.
In -78 kg Minju Kim or Korea with Mao Izumi in a tense final.
A single score of Yuko would decide the winner, Kim having landed a referencing to give him his first big slam Gold.
She received her medals by the director of the IJF Education & Coaching, Mr. Mohammed Meridja.
HAS -100kg The Dota Arai seed for Japan faced Daniel Eich from Switzerland in the fight for first place.
In an exhilarating set of exchanges, Arai had Waza-Ari scored, to which Eich quickly responded. It was a decisive Uchi-Mata of Arai who earned him gold.
An incredible demonstration of talents of judo and sporting spirit.
He received his medal by the director of Sport Qory, Mr. Yerlan AUGANBAYEV.
HAS + 78 kg Hyeonji Lee of Korea met Julia Tolia from France.
It was a closely fought competition with Lee marking a Yuko to take his first slam Gold.
The medals were awarded by the director of IJF sport, Mr. Michael Tamura.
In the + 100 kg Hyoga OTA of Japan reached its 7th Grand Slam final. He was in competition against the home favorite Yerassyl Kazhybayev.
ADVERTISEMENTOTA silenced the crowd with a perfectly executed Uchi-Mata. But for Japan.
The medals were awarded by the Minister of Kazakhstan Tourism and Sports, Mr. Yerbol Myrzabossynov.
On this last day of competition, the Kazakh team had a lot to celebrate with bronze medals for Marat Baikamurov and Bakzhan Baitas in the -100kg category.
It was a tournament filled with high impact judo and unforgettable moments.
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