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Abu Dhabi GS 2025
-73 kg: Nils Stump Captures Gold After a Spectacular Final

The final of the –73 kg category brought together two athletes who had shown unwavering form throughout ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–63 kg: Danno Dominates to Take Gold

The final block in the –63 kg category delivered a fitting conclusion to an eventful day.

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
High Drama Shapes an Unpredictable Day in Abu Dhabi

The preliminary rounds in Abu Dhabi delivered an exceptional display of high-level judo, marked by upsets, ...

Roberto Ibáñez, A New Chapter for a Pioneer of Ecuadorian Judo

Roberto Ibáñez made history in 2006 when he became the first Ecuadorian judoka ever to win a South ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
Five Champions Emerge from a Day of High-Intensity Judo

The day delivered a remarkable display of talent, tactical precision and resilience across five weight ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
Key Battles in the Middle Weights

As the World Judo Tour prepares to deliver the second day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, the middle weights ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–57 kg: Huh Strikes to Capture Abu Dhabi Gold

Giulia Carna (ITA) advanced to the final after eliminating Seija Ballhaus (GER) and securing further ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–66 kg: Khyar Triumphs in a High-Intensity Final

Walide Khyar (FRA) reached the final after a strong and controlled morning in the upper half of the draw, ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–52 kg: Ballhaus Claims Meaningful Third Grand Slam Gold

Reka Pupp (HUN) earned her place in the final after delivering the only successful challenge of the day ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–60 kg: Bliev Secures His Third Grand Slam Title

Ayub Bliev (RUS) advanced to the final after a confident series of victories, defeating Tumenjargal Tuvshintur ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–48 kg: Spanish Triumph as Martinez Abelenda Captures Gold

Xinran Hui (CHN) secured her place in the final after a commanding run through the preliminary rounds, ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
A Day of High Drama and Brilliant Judo

The opening day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam delivered everything fans could hope for.