Final
Giorgia Stangherlin (ITA) vs Ida Eriksson (SWE)
It was a very balanced final, with Stangherlin’s left-handed stance and Eriksson’s right-handed gripping cancelling out most attacking opportunities. The contest seemed destined for golden score until a brief lapse on the edge of the tatami proved decisive. Believing herself already outside the contest area, Stangherlin relaxed for a split second, just enough for Eriksson to pull her into a counter-attack that earned a yuko. The throw began inside the contest area, making the score valid. It marked Ida Eriksson’s first grand prix gold medal.
Bronze Medal Contests
Samira Bock (GER) vs Giovanna Scoccimarro (GER)
Scoccimarro appeared in control after scoring waza-ari with a hip throw, but Samira Bock refused to give in. Launching a powerful makikomi, she scored ippon to snatch the bronze from her teammate in dramatic fashion.
Kaja Schuster (SLO) vs Irene Pedrotti (ITA)
The contest remained close, with each athlete scoring a yuko as the final minute approached. Then Pedrotti countered an attack from Schuster to add a second yuko before transitioning directly into a hold-down. The Italian maintained control to secure the ippon and the bronze medal.
Final (-70 kg)
Bronze Medal Fights (-70 kg)
