00:00Welcome to Tajikistan and the Dushanbe Grand Slam, one of the most vibrant events on the World Judo Tour.
00:06The arena truly was packed to the rafters, requiring an outdoor display and additional space for the thousands of judo-loving locals.
00:14Showing again how judo truly is the number one sport in Tajikistan.
00:18At under 48 kilograms, Anudari Jamsran took on Wenna Zhuang.
00:23Zhuang led the contest with a yuko, but with under one minute remaining, Jamsran managed to score Ippon and claim her first gold medal on the World Judo Tour.
00:33An amazing achievement for the Mongolian youngster.
00:37Badakshan Mountainous Autonomous Region Judo Federation Chair Mr. Nirali Sharifov was on hand to award the medals.
00:44At under 60 kilograms, Balabai Agaev overcame home favorite Mirzod Sufyev after putting on a fantastic performance.
00:57Scoring Wazari, he transitioned into an armlock, forcing Sufyev to submit and scoring Ippon.
01:04Agaev was delighted to add another gold medal to his collection.
01:07He was awarded his medals by Tajikistan Youth and Sports Committee Chair Mr. Zolfikor Kulamadzoda.
01:14At under 52 kilograms, world and Olympic medalist Amandine Bouchard faced Mukayo Akhmatova.
01:24Bouchard was dominant all day and continued so in the final.
01:28After expertly taking her opponent to the ground, she wasted no time securing a shimiwaza.
01:33Applying steady pressure, she forced the submission and secured an emphatic Ippon victory.
01:38She was awarded her medal by Tajikistan Youth and Sports Committee First Deputy Chair Ms. Shabnam Rahimzoda.
01:46It was my first time and I really am surprised about it because I didn't know that Tajikistan loves a lot of judo.
01:53They give you some vibes and they give you power.
01:57So now I'm really happy about this competition here in Tajikistan.
02:01At under 66 kilograms, with Nurali Emamali facing Obi Djebov, it was an all-Tajik final.
02:08A huge Ippon brought the crowd to their feet, securing Emamali as the number one in this category domestically.
02:14The medals were awarded by Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr. Izmoyel Mamozoyer.
02:19I extend my appreciation to the IJF, to the great judo fans, to the Tajik Judo Federation.
02:26As you can see, the atmosphere here and my impressions are beyond expectations.
02:32At under 57 kilograms, Sarah Leoni Sizik faced Natalia Elkina.
02:37A hold-down delivered the French Roman victory and a second Grand Slam gold medal.
02:41She was awarded her gold by IJF Head Sport Director, Mr. Vladimir Barter.
02:47Local judoka lit up the arena, none more so than 17-year-old Madina Corbonsilda, who took her historic bronze.
02:55So day one ends in dazzling Dushanbe.
02:57See you tomorrow for more.
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