00:00The second day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam in Mongolia looked to be just as action-packed as the first.
00:06With a large and expectant crowd inside the step arena,
00:09the first qualification points towards the LA Olympic Games drew more huge stars from the judo world.
00:15Before the action began, an opening ceremony consisting of traditional performance and dance entertained the spectators.
00:28Mr. Nasser Altamini, International Judo Federation General Treasurer, formally opened the event.
00:33And there were also opening remarks from the Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia,
00:38Mr. Oistogulder Altankoyag, as well as Ulaanbaatar City Mayor, Mr. Puriv Dagwar Bayaruzana.
00:45At under 63kg, it was the current world champion, Kaju Haruka,
00:49who extended her 100% unbeaten record on the World Judo Tour.
00:53In a tactical final against former world champion Joanne van Leisselt, Kaju dominated.
01:02I was reminded just how popular judo is in Mongolia.
01:05Even though it isn't my hometown, they cheered and clapped a lot for me.
01:09I had a really good time competing.
01:14Olympic silver medalist and former world champion Miss Sumia Dojshiren was on hand to award the medals.
01:20In the under 73kg final, home favourite Anksaya Lavjagal faced off against Jack Yoneska.
01:28The Mongolian delighted the home crowd, registering a Wazari in the golden score period to earn the win.
01:44I'm so happy that I won here, especially at my own country's Grand Slam.
01:50He was awarded his medal by Mr. Oistogulder Altankoyag, chief of staff of the office of the president of Mongolia.
01:59Another current world champion, Tanaka Shiho, made it to the final at under 70kg.
02:04There, she took on Aoife Koflan and managed to catch the Australian on the edge for a yuko to take
02:09the top spot.
02:13She was awarded her gold medal by the logistics director of the International Judo Federation, Mrs. Luisa Adjus-Galea.
02:21The final of the under 81kg category was hotly anticipated.
02:25Korea's Lee Jun-hwan against Japan's Oino Yuhei.
02:30It was Lee who took the spoils with this thumping ip on.
02:36Gold for the Republic of Korea and a stellar day on the tatami.
02:40The medals were awarded by Mr. Armin Bagdazarov, head referee director of the International Judo Federation.
02:48And Uran Bayer Odegrel also displayed a textbook taiatoshi on his way to adding another bronze to Mongolia's tally.
02:56So, the final day awaits.
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