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Tbilisi GS 2026
Power, Precision and Turning Points Define Day Two

Day two of the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026 confirmed, once again, why judo remains one of the most demanding ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026: What to Look Out For? (Part 3)

The Tbilisi Grand Slam is drawing to a close. A total of 386 competitors from 51 nations are competing ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
-81 kg: Albayrak Turns the Final Around in Style

As expected, Vedat Albayrak (TUR) confirmed his status as top seed and one of Türkiye’s strongest ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
-70 kg: Taimazova’s Control Makes the Difference

There was no shortage of intensity or surprise in the -70 kg category, beginning with the early exit ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
-73 kg: Valeriani Rises as the Field Opens Up

It was not the final many had predicted but such is the nature of elite sport and of judo in particular. ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
-63 kg: Kaju Confirms Her Dominance in Tbilisi

Haruka Kaju (JPN) arrived in Tbilisi wearing the red back patch of a reigning world champion.

Tbilisi GS 2026
Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026: What to Look Out For? (Part 2)

The Tbilisi Grand Slam is underway. A total of 386 competitors from 51 nations are competing and, on ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
-57 kg: A Statement Victory for Nelson-Levy

There was room for many nations to shine in this category but in the end it was Israeli dominance that ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
-66 kg: Serikbayev Strikes Late for Gold

Top seed and a world medallist Luukas Saha (FIN) looked in strong form, at least until the quarter-finals, ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
-52 kg: Pont Returns to the Top

There was no shortage of drama in this category. Top seed Reka Pupp (HUN) suffered a surprise first-round ...

Tbilisi GS 2026
-60 kg: Ashpiz Prevails in a Day of Upsets

Anything could have happened in the -60 kg category and it did.

Tbilisi GS 2026
A Moment of Respect and Unity Opens Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026

The opening ceremony of the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026 took place just ahead of the final block on the first ...