Wanting solely on the variety of entries, the Paris Grand Slam isn’t teaming with athletes such as you’d often count on, nonetheless it’s the first Paris occasion because the monumental Olympic Video games had been held there solely six months in the past. Most of the prime superstars may not be in attendance, however there are sufficient large names to make you need to head straight to JudoTV!
As it’s the first yr succeeding the Olympic Video games, count on to see a bunch of recent expertise feeding by way of from cadet and junior groups world wide, trying to make their mark within the prestigious Grand Slam, and maybe even starting their IJF World Tour. A win right here might lay the groundwork for the following Olympiad.
Instantly leaping off the entry listing is Inal TASOEV (IJF), and though we gained’t get our anticipated face to face with Teddy RINER as he’s recovering from surgical procedure following the European Membership Championships – Champions League, the place Paris Saint Germain had been the victors. Riner was capable of sport his golden again patch as the present Olympic Champion, however many will marvel what might have occurred is Tasoev has been there. However, we sit up for seeing him again in motion in entrance of one of many best crowds on the IJF World Judo Tour.
The Bercy Area appears to carry nice luck for some who medal yr after yr, however it has others in a vice grip. Manuel LOMBARDO (ITA) is likely one of the most entertaining and dynamic judoka on the tour, but the Paris Grand Slam medal eludes him. An interview a yr in the past had him explaining his want to vary the tides and eventually discover glory within the French capital, however once more, it was a stunning first spherical exit for the -73kg athlete. In 2025 he would be the prime seed, ranked #2 on the earth proper now, however has the likes of Olympic Champion, Lasha SHAVDATUASHVILI (GEO), European Champion, Akil GJAKOVA (KOS) and Makhmadbek MAKHMADBEKOV (UAE) additionally chasing down that Paris gold.
Two-time World Champion and Olympic medallist, Matthias CASSE (BEL) is returning to the stage within the -81kg class, a a lot wanted relaxation was nicely earned following the previous Olympic interval and he’ll endeavour to impress, taking third title in Paris, in addition to defending the title. One other large fan of the Bercy Area is Michael KORREL (NED), who would undoubtedly wish to get hold of a hat-trick with the roaring crowd behind him, however as all the time within the -100kg class, there’s a robust defence. Even outwith the ranked athletes, Ivan Felipe SILVA MORALES (CUB) has certain out of the -90kg class to check the waters. Nevertheless staple athletes will embody the last word entertainer, Jorge FONSECA (POR), final power, Arman ADAMIAN (IJF) and supreme ne waza specialist, Leonardo GONCALVES (BRA) within the prime 4 behind Korrel.
Within the lighter weight class, present -66kg European Champion, Vazha MARGVELASHVILI (GEO) is on the lookout for that gold medal in Paris, taking second and third place is accomplishment sufficient, however along with his spectacular observe report of latest, gold can’t be far out of attain.
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