Judo Grand Slam: Mongolia Shines on Day 2 in Ulaanbaatar

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Judo Grand Slam: Mongolia Shines on Day 2 in Ulaanbaatar  Mongolia lit up Day 2 with two Grand Slam golds at home. Bold and Odgerel thrilled the crowd, while Japan’s Terada and Oino showed strength. A celebration of culture and judo in the heart of Ulaanbaatar!  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/26/judo-grand-slam-mongolia-shines-on-day-2-in-ulaanbaatar  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00In the heart of Mongolia, it's day two of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam.

00:04Another thrilling day of judo.

00:07Opening speeches from Mongolia Judo Association President His Excellency Mr. Batulga Khaltma

00:11and IGF General Treasurer Mr. Nasser Al-Tamini

00:16came before the crowd were treated to an impressive show of local Mongolian culture

00:21as the opening ceremony kicked off the day's medal matches.

00:24Where in the under 63 kilograms, Gankaj Bould faced Kirari Yamaguchi.

00:36After a tough contest that went deep into golden score,

00:39Bould managed to secure a hold down and claim her second Grand Slam gold

00:43with a roaring crowd cheering her on.

00:49Mongolia Judo Association President His Excellency Mr. Batulga Khaltma

00:53awarded the medals.

01:02It was a great feeling. There were a few tough moments.

01:04But with the fans cheering for me, I was able to get back up and keep fighting.

01:08That was really special.

01:10At under 73 kilograms, Uranmayar Odgarel faced Ahmazod Masoudi.

01:22Odgarel scored a lightning-fast yuko and managed to defend his lead

01:25to win his first Grand Slam gold medal to the joy of the home fans.

01:29Ulaanbaatar Development Corporation's CEO, Mr. Sandak Suren Jigjit Suren, awarded the medals.

01:41It's my third time competing at the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam, and I finally won gold.

01:47I'm incredibly happy, especially with it happening here in my home country.

01:51At under 70 kilograms, Utana Terada faced Luliu.

01:59Terada threw Liu for a Wazari and then transitioned into a hold down.

02:04Wazari Awazeti Ipom and a gold medal for the Japanese Judoca.

02:08Mongolia Member of Parliament, Mr. Sogtpatar Damdin, awarded the medals.

02:19In the under 81 kilograms, Yuhei Oino faced Gazimurad Omarov.

02:26Oino threw for Wazari and finished the contest with a hold down,

02:29claiming his first Grand Slam gold medal.

02:33IJF General Treasurer, Mr. Nasser Altamini, awarded the medals.

02:38Electrifying the steppe arena, Mongolia's Judoca delivered unforgettable moments

02:48and thrilled their home fans with spectacular judo.

02:53From Mongolia's capital, thanks for joining us.

02:56The excitement returns tomorrow.

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