By It's Day 2 of the Zagreb Grand Prix, hosted at the Arena Zagreb, here in the heart of Croatia.
The event was officially opened with a local Kata performance followed by speeches -from Secretary General of the International Judo Federation, Dr Lisa Allan_,_ and President of the Croatian Judo Federation, Dr Sanda Corak.
Day two brought world class judo, putting fans right up close to all the action.
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At -63kg, former world champion Jessica KLIMKAIT of Canada was up against Slovenia's Kaja KAJZER ZABKAR. With just seconds to go, a Waza-ari score from KLIMKAIT was enough to take the victory.
Dr Krešimir ŠAMIJA, Croatia Prime Minister Representative, awarded the medals.
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Georgia's Giorgi LOLADZE and Joshua GREEN of Ireland were both competing in their first ever Grand Prix final. In a close battle, just a Yuko score would crown LOLADZE the -73Kg champion.
Ambassador of Georgia to Croatia, His Excellency Mr Zaal GOGSADZE awarded the medals.
At -70kg, Nauana SILVA of Brazil met Poland’s Aleksandra KOWALEWSKA in the final. SILVA has 4 Grand Prix medals to her name, but never taken gold. A relentless drive from the Brazilian earned her that elusive first title!
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Mr Krešimir MAKVIĆ, City of Zagreb Mayor Representative, awarded the medals.
It was a great day for the Canadian team with François GAUTHIER DRAPEAU at -81Kg providing a fantastic footsweep in golden score, to take Canada’s second gold medal.
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The medals were awarded by Ms Tina TRSTENJAK, International Judo Federation Referee Director.
A sensational bronze medal for Croatia’s Iva OBERAN and unstoppable local judo action gave the home crowd plenty to cheer for throughout the day.
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We’ll see you tomorrow for the heavyweights on Day 3.
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