In the first final of the day, in the -48kg category, Sila ERSİN from Turkey faced the queen of the category, Natsumi TSUNODA from Japan. to take the victory. A spectacular pass by the Japanese World Champion in front of a passionate crowd.

The medals were given by Fatih UYSAL, Deputy General Director of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

In -60 kg, Ayub BLIEV faced Luka MKHEIDZE in a physical match that went to the golden score. It was BLIEV who defeated his opponent and won the gold medal by throwing ippon.

The medals were awarded by IJF Training and Coaching Director Mohammed MERIDJA.

The most dominant female fighter in the judo world appeared at -52 kilos… Uta Abe has not been defeated since 2019. With only 10 seconds left, it was all over. Ippon to Abe and his winning streak continues. Can anyone stop him as he races towards another Olympic gold? Local fans couldn’t wait to experience their moment with the legendary judoka.

The medals were presented by IJF Vice President Laszlo TOTH.

“It feels great,” ABE Uta said. “I can hear everyone’s voice and that always makes me a little stronger and that probably helped me win today.”

Hifumi ABE took the lead from her sister and quickly completed the -66 kg final by beating Nurali EMOMALI for Ippon. The two Japanese sultanates are superior.

The medals were presented by IJF International Referee Seminars Coordinator Juan Carlos BARCOS.

“It makes me so happy to see how popular judo is here and all these people coming here to see it,” ABE Hifumi said. he said. “Of course, it makes me very happy to see people supporting me, I’m very happy all around.”

-The 57 kg final was an all-pan-American match. Canada’s Christa DEGUCHI took on the challenge of Brazil’s Jessica LIMA and the Canadian used O-uchi-gari to finally take the gold!

IJF Sports Director Michael TAMURA presented the medals.

The local Turkish audience was treated to great moments from their team today.

Join us tomorrow for more exciting judo action in the heart of Turkey’s natural splendor.