Qingdao Grand Prix Day 2: Golden Moments in China

By&nbspEuronews&nbspwith&nbspIJF

Published connected 27/09/2025 - 18:05 GMT+2 •Updated 18:34

Welcome backmost to time 2 of nan Qingdao Grand Prix. Here successful this stunning coastal city, we observe world people judo.

Before nan badge matches, a dazzling opening ceremonial group nan shape and speeches were made by

• IJF President, Mr Marius Vizer,
• Ms Qiao Yunping, Director General of Shandong Administration of Sports
• and Mr Liu Chengliang, President of nan Chinese Judo Association.

In nan -63kg, Manon DEKETER faced Enkhriilen LKHAGVATOGOO. Taking nan title into Golden Score, a yuko pushed nan French jock to her first Grand Prix golden medal. A milestone accomplishment connected nan world shape for DEKETER that she will ne'er forget, delighting nan crowd.

IJF President Mr Marius VIZER awarded nan medals.

In nan -73kg, Yudai TANAKA faced Shakhram AHADOV. A good timed ouchi-gari scored ippon and earned TANAKA his first golden badge connected nan World Judo Tour. A awesome accomplishment for nan Japanese judoka successful Qingdao.

Chinese Judo Association President Mr LIU Chengliang awarded nan medals.

At -70kg, Lara CVJETKO faced Aina Laura RASOANAIVO RAZAFY. World number 1 CVJETKO took a tactical victory, earning her 3rd Grand Prix golden badge present successful Qingdao.

Shandong Administration of Sports Director General Ms QIAO Yunping awarded nan medals.

In nan -81kg, Yoshito HOJO faced Xinglong CHA. Two spectacular waza-aris took HOJO to nan apical of nan podium. A superb show of accomplishment and power.

Deputy Secretary of nan CPC Qingdao Municipal Committee Ms ZHANG Hui awarded nan medals.

A bronze badge for China came from Yingying FENG, lighting up nan Conson Stadium pinch astonishing judo!

Join america tomorrow successful Qingdao.