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The iconic Paris Tournament delivers again!

Grand Slam Day One was as exciting as expected. Bercy Paris is one of the most prestigious stops on the World Judo Tour. It’s a stop steeped in history, spanning over 50 years.
IJF President Marius Vizer and Benjamin Lakatos (CEO and Chairman of the MET Group) signed an agreement that officially partnered European energy group MET and the IJF.
Vizer led the opening ceremony which featured a gymnastics and Kata demonstration that showcased the grace and precision in the sport. This incredible competition has started off with a bang!
Early gold for the hosts
Blandine Pont, a Frenchwoman, won the first event in the tournament’s -48kg weight category.
The medals were awarded by Morinari Watanabe, FIG President and IOC member.
Balabay Aghayev, from Azerbaijan, cleverly countered France’s Cedric Revol to win gold in the -60kg competition.
The medals were presented by MET Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Lakatos.
At -52kg Olympic champion Distria Krasniqi displayed her dominance once again, a lightning fast Osoto Gari in the first exchange proving to be more than enough for Hungary’s Pupp reka.
The medals were presented by OTP President Sandor Csanyi.
Bogdan Iadov wins in Ukraine
In the -66kg competition, Bogdan Iadov of Ukraine used Sumi-gaeshi against Mongolia’s Battogtokh Erkhembayar.
Medals awarded by IJF EC member & Kodokan president Haruki Uemura.
At -57kg, Priscilla gneto added more glory to the home team with a tactical win against former World Champion Jessica Klimkait of Canada.
IJF Guest, Lord Edward Spencer-Churchill, receives the medals.
Gneto said, “It is amazing to fight for a medal and see everyone supporting us all day.” “It gives us a lot more strength throughout the day. Thank you for this.”
Lasha Shavdatuashvili, a legend in Judo, proved that he was still at the top of his game by winning gold against Brazil’s Daniel Cargnin.
ANOCA President Mustapha Berraf, IOC Member and ANOCA member, was awarded the medals
Shavdatuashvili replied, “I’m very pleased.” “This is a very special crowd. It’s different and gives all athletes a lot motivation. It’s a great feeling to win and have all the spectators happy about your victory.
Gili Sharir of Israel won a surprise Gold medal against Nabekura Nabekura at -63kg.
Yasuhiro Yamashita, IOC Member & IJF EC member, awarded the medals.
Inspiration for the Next Generation
Clarisse Agbegnenou, one of the biggest stars in judo, was present at the event.
The next generation of French Judokas has been inspired!
We are now looking forward to Day 2 of Paris, where the heavyweights will take centre stage.
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MotoGp, Jorge Martin: comes the'latest green light from doctors

Jorge Martin can finally make his debut on’Aprilia and in the MotoGP World Championship after missing the first races due to injury. Doctors have given the go-ahead for his return to the track, ruling him fit to compete in practice and the Qatar Grand Prix.
The reigning world champion will take to the track Friday on the No. 1 Aprilia for the first time in an official test since the disastrous crashes that caused him some fractures in winter testing and in training.
Martin’s goal is to adapt as soon as possible to the new bike in order to have his say over the course of the season, although the train for the World Championship seems to have now departed, given the current pace and superiority of the Ducatis and in particular Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez.
Martin won the 2024 World Championship with the Ducati’s satellite Pramac team bike, bending Bagnaia.
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Conference League 2024-2025, Legia Warsaw-Chelsea: the likely lineups

Legia Warsaw-Chelsea, a match valid for the Europa League quarterfinal first leg, is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. in Poland. The Blues, first in the league stage, come to the challenge after a win against Copenhagen, while Legia in the round of 16 eliminated Molde in a comeback. The London team is scoring very little in its last few games played (just 3 goals in five matches), but is still unbeaten in the competition.
Legia relies on Luqinhas, Chodyna and Pekhart in attack. In midfield Kapustka with Elitim and Morishita.
For Maresca Neto is the central striker, with the trio of trequartists Sancho-Enzo Fernandez-Nkunku behind him.
Legia-Chelsea, the likely lineups
Legia Warsaw (4-3-3): Tobiasz; Wszolek, Pankov, Kapuadi, Vinagre; Kapustka, Elitim, Morishita; Chodyna, Pekhart, Luquinhas. All: Feio.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Reece James, Caicedo; Sancho, Enzo Fernandez, Nkunku; Neto. All: Maresca.
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Scaroni irritates Milan fans: “Season not so bad”

A.C. Milan president Paolo Scaroni has angered Rossoneri fans on social media for words spoken during an event at San Siro organized by the newspaper Il Foglio: “I do not feel I can say that the season is just totally negative, I remember that we won the Italian Super Cup”.
“The fans are the focus of our attention, it is so important to have them by our side even in such a difficult season like this. They are showing resilience, putting up with the team even when performances are not brilliant”.
The market moves: “Being active in the market is one thing, then being successful is another. Some of the signings we have made have been great successes, becoming long-term Milan players with very good performances. Whereas other signings have been less successful, certainly Morata was not a great operation for so many reasons. Reijnders and Pulisic in particular have had consistently very good returns, then Leao excites everyone”.
“We intend to continue this policy of ours of being active especially on young people, so we will continue to strengthen the team. Furlani is in charge of that first of all, then there’s also Ibrahimovic along with our whole team. We would like to have a great season next year. Zlatan is an added value for Milan and for RedBird, he is a RedBird consultant loaned to Milan”.
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