Judo: The Final Grand Prix of 2026 Kicks Off in Zagreb

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The Judo World Tour returns to Croatia for the Zagreb Grand Prix! The Arena Zagreb is set to host over 400 athletes from over 60 countries, all hunting for gold.

At -48Kg former world champion Assunta SCUTTO of Italy was up against Galiya TYNBAYEVA of Kazakhstan. A beautiful counter from SCUTTO secured her, her second Grand Prix gold medal of 2026.

Today I felt very well, It’s a wonderful place. Today I was very good, I enjoyed it.
Assunta SCUTTOItalian judoka

Vice President of the International Judo Federation, Dr Laszlo TOTH awarded the medals.

At -60kg Kazakhstan’s Aman BAKYTZHAN met Yung Wei YANG from Chinese Taipei.With both fighters scoring a waza-ari, it was anyone's title to take. In the end it would be Yang who would win the technical battle to secure the gold medal.

He was awarded his medal by Education & Coaching Director of the International Judo Federation, Mr Mohammed MERIDJA.

At -52Kg Roza GYERTYAS of Hungary had a phenomenal day, beating the currently olympic champion in the semi final. Her sights were set on gold.

In the final, her skill on the ground was unmatched, securing her first ever Grand Prix Gold.

Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Hungary and Croatia, His Excellency Mr Oybek SHAKHAVDINOV awarded the medals.

At -66Kg Kazakhstan’s Nurkanat SERIKBAYEV was competing in his first ever Grand Prix final block. A spectacular Sumi-gaeshi and ippon score, gave SERIKBAYEV his first ever Grand Prix medal, gold.

This is my first time visiting Croatia, and it’s been wonderful. It’s a beautiful, spacious and comfortable place, and the people are very friendly and down-to-earth. The locals are really welcoming and humble.
Nurkanat SERIKBAYEVKazakhstani judoka

The medals were awarded by Head Referee Director of the International Judo Federation, Mr Armen BAGDASAROV.

At -57Kg Shirlen NASCIMENTO of Brazil was able to secure a brilliant strangle to take victory. This was NASCIMENTO’s first ever Grand Prix gold.

Secretary General of the International Judo Federation, Dr Lisa ALLAN awarded the medals.

We’ll see you tomorrow for Day 2.

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