It was the final day of the World Judo Masters, here in Jerusalem and it did not disappoint, as it continued the incredible momentum of the previous 2!
Hundreds of excited Judo fans packed the Pais Arena to cheer on their heroes!
As the sun rose on the 3rd day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, the heavyweights of judo were ready for action! And experience was the order of the day, as brilliant judo produced 2 gold medals for China, with a 1st grand slam title for Ma Zhenzhao, and Gold also for Georgia, and the Czech Repubublic.
International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer has been awarded
the eighth dan at the organisation's Executive Committee meeting here
prior to the World Championships.
In less than two days, the World Judo Championships will begin in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. As preparations for the event are well underway, the Executive Committee of the International Judo Federation met today in the Uzbek capital to discuss the present and future of judo at world level.