The IJF World Judo Tour has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for the eagerly anticipated 2024 edition of the World Championships, and a chance for the names of the world's greatest judoka to be written into the history books.
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00:00 The IJF World Judo Tour has finally arrived in Abu Dhabi for the eagerly anticipated 2024 edition of the World Championships.
00:10 A chance for the world's greatest judoka to write their names into the history books inside the Mabudala Arena.
00:17 At under 48kg, double world bronze medalist Asunda Skuto reached the final after a strong performance.
00:25 On the other side of the draw, Basan Koubavadosh also produced fine judo to reach the gold medal match.
00:32 The final was a tense encounter but Bavadosh struck as time was running out.
00:38 Capitalising on a failed attack to counter and take a first world title.
00:44 Maira Bolbia, Satie Mornitsi awarded the medals.
00:53 I'm happy right now. I'm grateful that my first ever world medal at the World Championships is gold.
00:59 Thank you to my coaches and the rest of the nation.
01:02 At under 60kg, Yungwei Yang was the top seed and made his way to the final looking confident.
01:09 The explosive young Georgian, Georgi Tsadalashvili was his opponent after some spectacular Ipon judo throughout the day.
01:17 In the final, a desperate attack from Yang was expertly countered by the Georgian
01:23 and the Wazaari score was enough for Tsadalashvili to become his nation's youngest ever world champion.
01:29 He was awarded his medal by Missoni Limited board member, Tanya Missoni.
01:42 Yes, I'm world champion. It was my big dream from childhood and I don't know now what's up now.
01:50 But I'm world champion. I wanted my back number to be red and it's okay.
01:58 At under 52kg, Siura Keldy-Jourova was the favourite for gold and looked increasingly impressive as the day went on.
02:08 But in the final, she faced the veteran experience of Italy's Odette Giofrida who was also on fire.
02:15 Another nervy encounter was decided by Giofrida's trademark brilliant footwork,
02:22 stumbling Keldy-Jourova and driving her over for the winning score.
02:27 Giofrida erupting with emotion as she finally claims a first world title.
02:34 She was awarded her medal by IOC member and President of Union's Sicklist International, David Lepartien.
02:41 I don't know Abu Dhabi, it's magic for me.
02:44 And when I arrived here, I was like, maybe the magic still didn't finish.
02:49 I'm going to do everything to win and today again, Abu Dhabi worked for me.
02:56 See you on day two.
02:59 too.