00:00Welcome to Tajikistan, where the spirit of judo meets breathtaking beauty.
00:05In the presence of the Honorable Rustam Imamali, Mayor of the City of Dushanbe,
00:09Mr. Ismail Mahmoud Zoyer, Tajikistan Judo Federation President,
00:13and IJF Head Sport Director Mr. Vladimir Barta, the event was officially opened.
00:22At under 73 kilograms, Muhyiddin Asaduloev faced Erdinbaya Batzaya from Mongolia.
00:30Asaduloev scored a yuko and managed to hold off his opponent to claim a first Grand Slam gold medal.
00:41An impressive achievement for the 19-year-old, much to the joy of the local fans.
00:49Dushanbe Mayor Mr. Rustam Imamali awarded the medals.
00:52In the under 63 kilograms, Gankaj Bould faced double junior world champion Melkia Oshikon
01:02and made quick work of the contest.
01:08Ipon in under 30 seconds.
01:10IJF Education and Coaching Director Mr. Mohamed Meridja awarded the medals.
01:14In the under 70 kilograms, Lara Svjetko faced Kelly Peterson Pollard.
01:25After an epic fight and an eight-and-a-half-minute golden score,
01:30Svjetko timed it perfectly to score Ipon.
01:32A first Grand Slam gold for the world number one.
01:41IJF Head Referee Director Mr. Florin Daniel-Laskow awarded the medals.
01:44It's one of my favorite distant destinations.
01:51I love the weather, I love the city.
01:53The people are really kind.
01:55They're like always recognizing us.
01:57I think they really recognize judo and I really love Tajikistan.
02:01It's a really nice destination.
02:02In the under 81 kilograms, Olympic bronze medallist Somon Mahmoud Bekov faced Adam Tachoyo.
02:15It was an intense contest that came down to the final 30 seconds.
02:22But Mahmoud Bekov managed to score a yuko with a hold down.
02:27Joy for the Tajik fans and another gold for Mahmoud Bekov's collection.
02:32Tajikistan NOC Vice President Mr. Dilshod Nazarov awarded the medals.
02:40I dedicate my gold medal to all of my cheering fans here.
02:46And special thanks to my uncles and my coach.
02:50There was also a bronze medal for Abubakar Sherov to go with Tajikistan's two golds.
02:56An incredible day too for the home nation.
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