All Croatian final brings joy to the local crowd in Zagreb

Barbara Matic and Lara Cvjetko, the country’s two most decorated judo athletes, seeded 1 and 2 at the event, meeting in the final.

Transcript

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.

02:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]