Qingdao Grand Prix Day 2: Golden Moments in China

Welcome back to day 2 of the Qingdao Grand Prix. Here in this stunning coastal city, we celebrate world class judo.

Before the medal matches, a dazzling opening ceremony set the stage 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 the Chinese Judo Association.

In the -63kg, Manon DEKETER faced Enkhriilen LKHAGVATOGOO. Taking the contest into Golden Score, a yuko pushed the French athlete to her first Grand Prix gold medal. A milestone achievement on the international stage for DEKETER that she will never forget, delighting the crowd.

IJF President Mr Marius VIZER awarded the medals.

In the -73kg, Yudai TANAKA faced Shakhram AHADOV. A well timed ouchi-gari scored ippon and earned TANAKA his first gold medal on the World Judo Tour. A fantastic achievement for the Japanese judoka in Qingdao.

Chinese Judo Association President Mr LIU Chengliang awarded the medals.

At -70kg, Lara CVJETKO faced Aina Laura RASOANAIVO RAZAFY. World number 1 CVJETKO took a tactical victory, earning her third Grand Prix gold medal here in Qingdao.

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

In the -81kg, Yoshito HOJO faced Xinglong CHA. Two spectacular waza-aris took HOJO to the top of the podium. A brilliant display of skill and power.

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

A bronze medal for China came from Yingying FENG, lighting up the Conson Stadium with amazing judo!

Join us tomorrow in Qingdao.