Abu Dhabi Grand Slam judo opens with Azerbaijani and French golds, then middleweights shine on Day 2

Summary

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam judo event began on Day 1 with historic gold for Azerbaijan's Konul Aliyeva, another title for Balabay Aghayev, and stunning victories for Tihea Topolovec and Sukhrob Boqiev, while France's Martha Fawaz also won gold. On Day 2, Angelika Szymanska, Hassan Doukkali, Tais Pina and Petru Pelivan claimed gold, with Morocco and Moldova each winning their first Grand Slam titles.

Timeline

1. Euronews

   29 Oct 2026, 20:24 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam kicked off on Day 1 with historic gold for Azerbaijan's Konul Aliyeva, another title for Balabay Aghayev, and stunning victories from Tihea Topolovec and Sukhrob Boqiev, with France's Martha Fawaz also winning gold.

2. Euronews

   30 Oct 2026, 20:24 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam produced gold for Angelika Szymanska, Hassan Doukkali, Tais Pina and Petru Pelivan, with historic first Grand Slam titles for Morocco and Moldova.