All the latest developments on the final day of the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Championships.
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00:00On the silver jubilee of UAE Judo IJF General Treasurer Nasser Al-Tamimi said
00:05We want to celebrate our silver jubilee with our judo family all around the world
00:10so the world champion came in the right time
00:13Another impressive feat is the self-defense judo for women initiative
00:17for which IJF President Mr. Marius Wieser held a special ceremony
00:24In the under 100 kilograms, Canada's Shady LNS had an amazing day
00:28and was aiming for a first Canadian gold in Abu Dhabi
00:31Zalim Khodsoyev from Azerbaijan was also in top form
00:36The final was a tough fight
00:38Zalim Khodsoyev launched a sacrifice technique to score Waza-ari
00:42and held off an advancing LNS to claim the red back patch
00:46a second gold medal for Azerbaijan
00:48Abu Dhabi Sports Council Secretary General H.E. Arif Al-Awani awarded the medals
00:59When my father came with me to judo
01:04and he dreamed I will be world champion
01:07and today my father's dream is coming
01:11but now I'm very happy, a little bit shocked
01:13not a little bit, too much shocked
01:19In the over 78 kilograms, Wakaba Tomita made it to the final for Japan
01:25and from Turkey, Kaira Ozdemir would face her
01:31A tough fight for the gold medal ended with a hold-on
01:34and the world title for an emotional Wakaba Tomita
01:41IJF Secretary General Dr. Lisa Allen awarded the medals
01:479 years ago, I got a medal here in Abu Dhabi at the Junior World Championships
01:53so I had a lot of confidence to win the gold here again
02:01In the over 100 kilograms, Guram Tushishvili was looking to reclaim his 2018 title
02:08but Min Jeong Kim was waiting on the other side
02:13but Min Jeong Kim was waiting on the other side of the draw and looking for gold
02:20In the final, a swift counter leading into a hold-on won Kim the world gold medal
02:29IJF Vice President Mr. Carlos Zegarra awarded the medals
02:38It could have been a difficult finish
02:40but because I won the gold, I have a memory of love for Abu Dhabi
02:46That wraps up the final day for the individuals competition
02:49here in the 2024 World Judo Championships in Abu Dhabi
02:54Tomorrow, get ready for the mixed team event