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Korea takes gold at the World Judo Tour in Uzbekistan

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After hosting a thrilling World Championship last year, the World Judo Tour returns to Tashkent.

On Friday, the Yunusohbud Sport Arena was full of enthusiastic judo fans who came to support their local heroes.

At 60 kilogrammes, Korea’s Kim Won Jin showed great tenacity, beautifully changing direction, to overpower Serikbayev of Kazakhstan to take the second Grand Slam gold of his career.

The president of the Kazakhstan Judo Federation, Kuanyshbek Yessekeyev, was on hand to award the medals

“As I got a great result today, I will enjoy it as much as I can and prepare for the next competition. I will try my best to get the gold medal again for the next event. This is how I’m feeling,” said Kim Won Jin.

Stojadinov wins for injured friend

In the 48kg category, Serbia’s Andrea Stojadinov displayed great judo throughout the day, facing Portugal’s judoka Cristina Costa in the final.

During the intense contest, Stojadinov leveled the score with just four seconds to go, forcing a golden score and then claiming her first World Judo Tour gold.

The medals were awarded by International Judo Federation (IJF) guest, Xinjian Zhou.

“My best friend found out seven days ago that he can’t continue doing judo because of some medical issues and I promised him that I would fight for both of us. And I’m really happy that it ended up with a gold medal because I really wanted to give my best now that I know what people are going through and what can happen in life,” said Stojadinov.

Emotional victory

Mascha Ballhaus made a statement in the 52kg final. Scoring an early waza-ari against two time World Champion, Shishime Ai, and maintaining the pressure to take what was an emotional victory and a first World Judo Tour gold medal.

IJF Vice President, Dr Laszlo Toth, presented the medals.

Tajikistan’s Nurali Emomali pulled off an impressive ko-uchi ippon to defeat the local hopeful Nurillaev in the 66kg category, leaving the home crowd stunned.

Uzbekistan’s Minister of Youth Policy and Sports, Dr Adkham Ikramov, awarded the medals.

Georgian wins eighth gold

In the 57kg category, the experienced Tamaoki Momo of Japan displayed great strength to hold down Georgian Eteri Liparteliani, winning her eighth gold medal on the World Judo Tour.

IJF guest, Saken Mussaibekov, was on hand to award the medals

As the first day of judo in Uzbekistan comes to a close, it’s clear that the crowd has been treated to an unforgettable display of skill and sportsmanship from their home grown talent.

The Uzbek judoka have delivered stunning moments, leaving the audience in awe.

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton

During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.

“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don&#39t think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team&#39s choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.

“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.

“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.

“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.

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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò

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Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò

CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.

“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.

“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.

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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights

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Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition

During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.

“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.

“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.

“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.

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