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Big Finish at the IJF Ecole Mont-Olivet Grand Slam in Lausanne

The inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam concluded in style with spectacular judo, an inclusive kata demonstration and thrilling finals. Bozorov, Olek, Sulamanidze, Fontaine and Tasoev claimed gold as Switzerland celebrated a memorable first edition.

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00:00The final day of the Ecole Montolivet Grand Slam in Lausanne promised yet more top-quality judo.
00:05Inside the Vaudois Arena, double world champion Joshiro Marajama joined Petro Oreskovic of Croatia
00:10for a fantastic inclusive kata demonstration.
00:14The adaptive judo then came to its climactic finish.
00:17The adaptive medalists joined the crowd in showing their appreciation.
00:22And a strong Swiss contingent was present to witness the last day of the action from this year's inaugural event.
00:30International Judo Federation President Mr. Marius Viza and IOC Sport Director Mr. Pierre Ducre watched on
00:36as the under-90kg final was an Uzbek showdown between Umar Bozarov and Nobek Murtazoev.
00:42After a tight contest, a huge pick-up technique saw Bozarov come out on top, claiming a second Grand Slam
00:48title.
00:51Great respect was shown between the two compatriots.
00:55President of the Uzbekistan Judo Federation, Mr. Aziz John Kamilov,
00:58was on hand to award the finalists their medals.
01:01In the under-78kg final, Anna Monta-Olek took on Elisaveta Litvinenko.
01:08A strong counter from Olek scored a Wasari and she controlled the rest of the contest to take her fifth
01:13Grand Slam gold.
01:17Pure joy for the German.
01:20I think the atmosphere was very great.
01:23Like it was close to Germany, a lot of people could come.
01:26So I'm very very happy to take Grand Slam gold in the Olympic qualification.
01:31International Judo Federation guest, Mr. Timur Kemmel, awarded the gold.
01:36It was Ilya Sulimanidze who took the spoils at under 100kg,
01:40catching his opponent, Simeon Katerina, with a foot sweep for a yuko score.
01:45The end of a terrific day for him.
01:47I'm so happy again.
01:50Lausanne is a very great city.
01:53Switzerland is very great.
01:55So great.
01:57Country I like so much.
01:59He was awarded his gold medal by Harvest Group CEO, Mr. Almaz Alsinov.
02:04The final of the plus-78kg category was an all-French affair,
02:08with Lea Fontaine up against Romain Dicot.
02:11Fontaine controlled her opponent onto her back to secure a pin and the Ipon.
02:22The medals were awarded by President of France Judo, Mr. Stéphane Nomis.
02:29At plus-100kg, world champion Inal Tasoyev produced a dominant performance,
02:35hooking the leg of a resurgent Marty Pumalainen and driving him into the mat,
02:39once again taking Grand Slam gold.
02:47The final gold medal was awarded by IOC Sports Director, Mr. Pierre Ducre.
02:54Thank you, Switzerland.
02:56See you on the World Tour next time in Budapest.

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