The World Judo Tour returned to China with thrilling finals. Zhuang Wenna claimed -48kg gold for China, while Japan dominated -60kg, -52kg, and -57kg categories. Veteran Yondonperenlei and Tamaoki Momo also took top honours.
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00:00The People's Republic of China extended a warm welcome back to the IJF's World Judo Tour after six years away.
00:06Set against the backdrop of Qingdao's dynamic landscape, inside the Conson Stadium, an excited crowd awaited the action.
00:14There was delight for China in the first final of the day, as Zhuang Wenna took under 48kg gold in her home city,
00:21when Mary D. Vargas-Lei was judged to have illegally attacked her supporting leg.
00:30I am very happy today. I was born in Qingdao. I grew up and trained here.
00:37My coaches all came here today, so I didn't want to lose.
00:40Four years ago, I watched my sister compete in this arena with many strong competitors, which was a great memory.
00:47I tried my best, and I got the gold medal.
00:51IJF Honourary Vice President Mr. Bian Zhilang awarded the medals.
00:56At under 60kg, Japan's Kondo Hayato came through as victor in a close battle with Lee Ha-Rin, as the Korean was penalized for passivity.
01:08Today went really well.
01:21I think because I was able to focus on my strengths and my offense, looking for Ippon in all my matches.
01:27Hungary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Head of Department, Mr. Götter Daniel, awarded the medals.
01:36Another gold medal for Japan came at under 52kg.
01:39Takeuchi Rin showed brilliant skill and judo feeling to drop her opponent, Kim Minjong's bodyweight, for the decisive Ippon score.
01:48Mr. Zhao Shengkun, Qingdao City Vice Mayor, awarded the medals.
02:01In the under 66kg category, veteran Yondon Perenly Bashku took the spoils.
02:05This yuko in golden score, proving the difference against Obid Djebov of Tajikistan.
02:19Mongolia Judo Association President, His Excellency Mr. Batulga Khautma, awarded him with his gold medal.
02:25At under 57kg, a dynamic throw into neat groundwork, saw Tamayoki Momo, another very experienced judoka, take her ninth gold medal on the World Judo Tour.
02:41Chinese Olympic Committee Vice President, Mr. Zhu Jinkiang, awarded the medals.
02:47Under 57kg silver medalist, Zhu Jia, produced two amazing and near-identical Ippons on her way to the final.
02:55Lighting up the preliminaries for the home nation.
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