Barbara Matic and Lara Cvjetko, the country’s two most decorated judo athletes, seeded 1 and 2 at the event, meeting in the final.
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00:00 The Zagreb Judo Grand Prix is back for day two.
00:03 The enthusiastic local fans prepared artwork and signs to support their favorite athletes.
00:09 Declaring the Grand Prix officially open with speeches were the Republic of Croatia Prime
00:13 Minister, Personal Representative Mr. Tomislav Druzjak, Vice President of the International
00:19 Judo Federation Dr. Laszlo Tutt and President of the Croatian Judo Federation Dr. Sandra
00:25 Dvorak.
00:27 This was followed by an impressive local club, Judo Club Perfectus and Judo Club Ishii who
00:33 treated the applauding audience to a demonstration of inclusive judo.
00:40 A packed out crowd cheered for the athletes in under 63 kilograms, where Great Britain's
00:45 Lucy Renshaw defeated Jisoo Kim on penalties, earning her first Grand Prix gold medal to
00:51 the delight of the fans.
00:56 Awarding the medals was Republic of Croatia Prime Minister, Personal Representative Mr.
01:00 Tomislav Druzjak.
01:07 At under 70 kilograms, Jorge Cano Garcia of Spain won his first ever World Judo Tour medal
01:13 with an incredible Ippon, delighting the crowd.
01:19 Autographs all around.
01:23 IJF Education and Coaching Director Mr. Mohamed Meridja awarded the medals.
01:29 I feel so great because of the gold but it's pretty good to exit of the mat and to sing
01:35 some autographs, take some pictures and see the illusion of the kids.
01:40 Sagi Muki of Israel came from behind to score two Waza Aris and win another gold for his
01:46 collection.
01:48 Republic of Croatia Minister of Defence Envoy Mr. Ivan Djusic awarded the medals.
01:55 At under 70 kilograms, it was the Croatian final that the fans were all waiting for.
02:01 Lara Švejko fought hard and scored a Waza Ari against her compatriot Barbara Matic to
02:07 take the top spot on the podium to the joy of fans.
02:10 An abundance of respect and friendship between the two Croatian stars was shared.
02:17 IJF Education Director Dr. Sandra Čorak awarded the medals.
02:22 It felt really great to be a part of the big crowd that cheered on both of us and I felt
02:29 really motivated through the fight.
02:31 When I heard voices from children and my loved ones and my coach and everyone cheering on
02:36 me it was really a special feeling but also really hard fight.
02:40 Local Croatian judoka were scoring Ippon in style here in the Arena Zagreb much to the
02:44 delight of the packed out crowd full of young judoka.
02:48 An inspiring sign for the next generation.
02:50 Day 2 at the Zagreb Grand Prix was a showcase of the best judo in the world.
02:55 Thank you for watching and we hope to see you all again tomorrow.
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