Final
Vusal Galandarzade (AZE) vs Eetu Ihanamaki (FIN)
After just a minute and a half, Vusal Galandarzade took the lead with a sharp tai-otoshi, sending Ihanamaki rolling onto his side for the opening score. Less than a minute later, he doubled his advantage with a well-timed counterattack. Then came the finishing touch, a cataclysmic ura-nage that lit up the arena and brought the contest to a spectacular end. A breathtaking performance from Galandarzade, who closed the day with an emphatic ippon and a richly deserved gold medal.
Bronze Medal Contests
Mykhailo Svidrak (UKR) vs Zelim Tckaev (AZE)
The contest looked to be slipping away from Mykhailo Svidrak, who struggled against Zelim Tckaev’s relentless pace and picked up two penalties. Yet, the Ukrainian refused to give in. As the final seconds of normal time approached, he struck decisively, catching Tckaev’s leg with a sudden ko-uchi-gari that threw him cleanly onto his back for a clear ippon. A dramatic turnaround and a memorable bronze for Svidrak.
Medickson Del Orbe Cortorreal (DOM) vs Leonardo Casaglia (ITA)
Leonardo Casaglia ensured his place on the podium with a strong, well-executed kata-guruma, earning waza-ari and holding on to his advantage until the end. After a long day of competition, it was a moment of reward and relief for the Italian.
Final (-81 kg)
Bronze Medal Fights (-81 kg)
