Judo Grand Slam 2025: The Grand Finale in Paris!

All the latest developments of the Paris Judo Grand Slam 2025.

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00:00The finale of the Paris Grand Slam, promising thrilling and unforgettable moments.

00:06An incredible ceremony set the stage for a crowd who were ready for the climactic showdown.

00:12Before the finals, the 2024 Judo Awards winners were announced.

00:17Celebrating exceptional achievements in the world of Judo.

00:22In the under 81 kilogram final, François Gautier Drapeau earned his first Grand Slam gold medal with an Uchimata for Wazari.

00:32OTP Bank president Dr. Sandor Changi awarded the medals.

00:40I can't believe it, winning first gold medal in Grand Slam and it's Paris.

00:46It feels awesome, but yesterday I had a feeling, I was feeling good.

00:50I thought, I feel like today, tomorrow I'm going to do well and it happened, so very cool.

00:57At under 70 kilograms, Ai Sunode Ruston earned her second gold medal in the Paris Grand Slam with a beautiful Seatoshi for Ippon.

01:08IOC member Mr. Balash Ferdes awarded the medals.

01:16In the under 90 kilograms, Jonghoon Kim scored Ippon to mark his first Grand Slam gold medal.

01:24Former president of Croatia and IOC member Mrs. Kolinda Graba-Kitarovic awarded the medals.

01:33At under 78 kilograms, Patricia Sampaio topped the Paris podium after scoring Ippon in style.

01:40I created a mindset for the competition that helps me being here.

01:45I'm not saying I will win every competition, but now I have the mindset of a champion and that changed a lot.

01:51UCI president and IOC member Mr. David Lapatio awarded the medals.

01:59At under 100 kilograms, Jafar Kostojev stunned with this impressive Ippon.

02:04IJF general treasurer Dr. Nasser Altamimi awarded him the gold.

02:13At plus 78 kilograms, home favorite Lea Fontaine secured another medal in Paris to the joy of the home crowd.

02:24IOC member Mrs. Filomena Fortes awarded the medals.

02:29In the heaviest male weight, Inal Tasoev waited till golden score to show some beautiful Ashiwaza for Ippon.

02:35Mr. Mustafa Baraf, Anoka president and IOC member, awarded the medals.

02:41All weekend, French talent dazzled on the tatami with stunning Ippons, igniting a fervent crowd.

02:48So an extraordinary Grand Slam in Ippon was just around the corner.

02:53All weekend, French talent dazzled on the tatami with stunning Ippons, igniting a fervent crowd.