Together with the new refereeing rules, implemented for the first time on the occasion of Grand Prix Portugal 2022, come three new gestures that athletes and judo fans need to get familiar with.
1 - Shido for landing on two hands/elbows
2 - Shido for reverse seoi-nage
3 - Shido for arranging hair
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