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IJF World Judo Tour: Rising Stars Shine in Mongolia

Day 1 of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam delivered spectacular action. Japan’s Kondo, Shirakane, and Fujihiro struck gold, while Galitskaia and Nutfulloev made big breakthroughs. A thrilling start to Mongolia’s judo showcase!

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00:00The IJF World Judo Tour has arrived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
00:07In the under 48 kilograms, Mitsuki Kondo faced Marina Vorabeva.
00:12Kondo claimed her second Grand Slam gold medal after holding Vorabeva down for Ippon.
00:17A dominant display from the Japanese judoka.
00:21IJF Education and Coaching Director Mr. Mohamed Meridja awarded the medals.
00:30Hiroto Shirakane faced teammate Hayato Kondo at under 60 kilograms.
00:36A wasari in golden score took Shirakane to the top of the podium in his first ever world judo tour event.
00:43It was a dream debut for the young Japanese judoka on the world stage.
00:48IJF Sport Director Mr. Koze Inui awarded the medals.
00:51I was really happy to fight in Mongolia with such an enthusiastic crowd and I felt they were cheering for me.
01:03So I hope to be back again.
01:05At under 52 kilograms, Kokoro Fujishiro faced Nandin Erdene Myagmasuren.
01:12A huge Ippon from Fujishiro won her the contest and the gold medal.
01:20Her first on the world judo tour.
01:23A breakout performance.
01:25Ulaanbaatar Energy LLC CEO Mr. Khurelsuk Sodnomdorj awarded the medals.
01:31I was really happy to fight here in Mongolia and I think I made a lot of fans here.
01:41It's my first Grand Slam gold.
01:42I have a lot of competitors in and outside Japan so I just want to take it a step at a time.
01:47Abdurakhim Nutfuloyev bested Denis Fiyerou with a tactical win in the under 66 kilograms claiming Grand Slam gold.
01:59IJF Referee Director Mr. Raul Camacho Perez awarded the medals.
02:04Ksenia Galitskaya faced Ana Victoria Pulyuz at under 57 kilograms.
02:16A Wazari score was enough for her to claim gold and earned Galitskaya a first Grand Slam title.
02:23Erdene Province Judo Federation head Mr. Aryuna Erdene Bathseren awarded the medals.
02:28Creating great moments and memories for their fans, the Mongolian judoka lit up the steppe arena today with some amazing judo.
02:37Roared on by a passionate home crowd, they delivered excitement, emotion and national pride.
02:44Thank you for joining us here in beautiful Ulaanbaatar.
02:48Don't miss a moment as the judo drama continues to unfold in Mongolia.
02:52We'll see you tomorrow.
02:58We'll see you tomorrow.
02:59We'll see you tomorrow.
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