This global event, staged at the Kasri Tennis Arena, is turning into a spectacular occasion; ippon throws, lightning fast shime-waza, crazy surprises among the highest ranked judoka and so much more.
At the end of day two, 7 champions crowned, 7 more still to discover, Japan have stormed into the lead on the medal table with 5 gold medals, ten medals in total. No other national can get close! But can you guess who is second without checking the statistics on JudoTV? No? Go on then, take a peek. It’s China! With a gold on day one and a silver on day two they have stayed ahead of the usual suspects.
France is in third place following the gold medal of Melkia Auchecorne while Italy are frustratingly close with two medals, no golds, and 5 other placings. They are clawing at the medals and it might not take much to tip the balance in their favour. As a team they are performing brilliantly even if a gold still evades them.
Happily for the hosts, Tajikistan is the 5th country listed on the medal table. Two medals, a silver and a bronze, including the fantastic medal of Asadulloev today, a medal which kept the spectators enthralled from minute one.
No-one can say what will happen in the coming days but what we already know is that the level is high, the ippon throws are impressive and the future Olympians are staking their claims already. Tune in to JudoTV at 10:30am local time tomorrow to catch all the action from day 3.
