An impressive opening ceremony saw French legends celebrate with leagues of roaring fans eager to support their heroes. The opening speech was made from IJF President Mr. Marius Vizer.
In the -48kg, Mitsuki KONDO bested the fan favourite Shirine BOUKLI deep into Golden Score using superior groundwork. France Minister of Sports, Youth & Community Life Ms Marie BARSACQ awarded the medals.
In -60kg, French hopeful Romain VALADIER PICARD managed his first Grand Slam gold medal, and in his home city of Paris! An ouchi-gari and an impressive seoi-otoshi led to an amazing achievement to the joy of the fans! Former ASOIF President Mr Francesco RICCI BITTI awarded the medals.
In -52kg it was a Japan v Japan matchup, with OMORI Kisumi ultimately winning due to penalties. A third Grand Slam gold! ASOIF President & IOC Member Mr Ingmar DE VOS awarded the medals.
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In the -66kg, Daikii BOUBA was aiming for gold but it was Azerbaijan’s Ruslan PASHAYEV who managed to score a yuko, crowning him with the Paris Grand Slam gold medal.
World Athletics President & IOC Member Lord Sebastian COE awarded the medals.
In -57kg Martha FAWAZ scored her first gold medal on the World Judo Tour on home territory in style! A huge ippon in front of the Parisian crowd.
FIG President & IOC Member Mr Morinari WATANABE awarded the medals.
At -73kg, Shakhram AHADOV took a tight victory on penalties agaist Gjakova of Kosovo. Minister of the Prime-Minister’s Office of Hungary Mr Gergely GULYÁS awarded the medals.
At -63kg Haruka KAJU took a narrow victory over home favourite Manon Deketer. World Triathlon President Mr Antonio ARIMANY awarded the days final gold.
Local French heroes lit up the tatami with breathtaking ippons, thrilling a passionate crowd and capturing the very spirit of judo at its finest. After an exhilarating day of judo in Paris. Join us tomorrow for more.
