For the first time since hosting the World Championships, an International Judo Federation event in Kazakhstan was packed with passionate judo fans who were elated to support their heroes.
He World Judo Tour he came back to Kazakhstanto the incredible capital of Astana. For the first time since they hosted the World Championships, an event of the International Judo Federation (IJF) in Kazakhstan it was filled with passionate judo fans who were elated to support their heroes.
Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, opened the event together with Vlad Marinescu, Director General of the Federation, and Kuanyshbek Yessekeyev, President of the Kazakhstan Judo Federation.
At -48 kg, the young Italian star assunta scutto he clinched his second Grand Slam gold medal with a spectacular falling technique.
Saken Mussaybekov, vice president of the Kazakhstan Judo Federation, presented the medals.
The public went crazy at -60 kg when magzhan shamshadin entered the arena. The public, in full support, cheered him when he countered the French rev to give Kazakhstan their first tournament champion. A wonderful moment celebrated by the thousands of fans present.
Mr. Yerbol Myrzabossynov, Chairman of the Committee for Sports and Physical Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented him with the medals.
“Thanks to all the Kazakh fans who have supported me, we have proclaimed ourselves champions together and it will not be the last time”said the champion proudly.
in -52kg Odette Giuffrida he doubled for Italy by taking his second gold of the tournament with a quick change of direction. The Sports Director of the International Judo Federation, Vladimir Barta, did the honors on the podium.
“The people here are very special. Everyone has made me feel so good. All the kids yelling ‘Ode, Ode! I was like, ‘Wow, is this for me? Really?’ And well, I felt very happy, today has been a very special daysaid the Italian.
At -66 kg, a last-gasp attack allowed the Spaniard David Garcia Torne win his second title in as many tournaments. The medals were awarded by Andrey Kryukov, General Secretary of the Kazakhstan National Olympic Committee.
The final of -57 kg was the reissue of the Tokyo Olympics, and it could not have ended in a more dramatic way, with the most enormous hip launch, which earned the French woman Sarah Leonie Cysique his first gold medal on the World Judo Tour.
The refereeing director of the International Judo Federation, Florin Daniel LASCAU, presented him with the gold medal.
With a phenomenal first day like Astana, don’t miss our coverage of what promises to be an action-packed weekend in Kazakhstan.
