The final day of the Judo Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, drew a raucous crowd eager for world-class competition.
In the -90kg category, world champion MURAO Sanshiro defeated KIM Jonghoon, claiming his ninth Grand Slam title. Media Director Nicolas MESSNER presented the medals.
The -78 kg final featured 36-year-old Audrey TCHEUMEO and 22-year-old Yelyzaveta LYTVYNENKO. The younger LYTVYNENKO prevailed, eager to explore Mongolia post-event. General Treasurer Naser AL TAMIMI awarded the gold.
In the -100kg final, Gennaro PIRELLI edged out Idar BIFOV, receiving his medal from Sergey SOLOVEYCHIK, President of the Russian Judo Federation.
The highly anticipated +78kg match saw ARAI Mao submitting Romane DICKO, with medals presented by Ganbaatar DAGVADORJ, President of MAX group.
KIM Minjong secured the +100 kg heavyweight title against Irakli DEMETRASHVILI, with Vladimir BARTA awarding the final gold.
Thank you, Mongolia. Next stop: Qingdao, China.