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Judo: Uzbekistan takes two more golds at the Tashkent Grand Slam 2023

In Tashkent the next generation of Uzbek judoka had an opportunity to meet their local heroes and get selfies and autographs, including from 2022 World Champion Davlat Bobonov, who was in action on day three in Tashkent – the day of the heavyweights!
It was a beautiful display of judo from start to finish.
Wearing his World Champion’s red back patch, Bobonov was on fire throughout the day, producing unforgettable judo, scoring in each of his contests, the crowd were on their feet as he blasted his way to the final, where he met Japan’s Sanshiro Murao.
Bobonov triumphed in an intense encounter, giving the home crowd what they came for. A beautiful day for Bobonov!
Uzbekistan Minister of Youth Policy and Sports Dr Adkham Ikramov awarded the medals.
“I love competitions that are happening at home. They are difficult from one point but the support from the local fans is incredible and that helps me win,” explained Bobonov.
Under 78 kg class
Rika Takayama from Japan faced off against Giorgia Stangherlin of Italy. Takayama produced clinical ground work to armlock the Italian and claim the under 78kg title.
The medals were awarded by the IJF Education & Coaching Director Mohammed Meridja.
“I was aiming to become the champion here,” Takayama said, “so I am very happy to have won this competition.”
Under 100 kg class
The passionate crowd were also excited for the under 100kg class. Judo veteran Varlam Liparteliani of Georgia took top spot. In the final he defeated Austrian Aaron Fara, scoring a waza-ari first and then holding him down for ippon.
IJF Events Director Dr Lisa Allan awarded the medals.
Over 78 kg class
In the over 78kg Japanese Wakaba Tomita reached the top of the podium by defeating Shiyan Xu of China, claiming gold number 4 for the team of Japan.
Presenting the medals was IJF Sport Director Skander Hachicha.
Over 100 kg class
In the final of the men’s over 100kg, another Uzbek Alisher Yusupov countered Saito Tatsuru of Japan.
Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat to win the final gold medal of the event, sending the crowd wild and bringing an incredible three days to a perfect conclusion.
Uzbekistan NOC General Secretary Oybek Kasimov was on hand to award the medals.
Another stunning competition ends in Tashkent. Uzbekistan continues to elevate the sport of judo!
Sports
Roland Garros qualifiers: Napolitano and Giant ok, Fognini out
Positive results for the Blue tennis on the first day of qualifying at Roland Garros. Stefano Napolitano and Matteo Gigante, in fact, qualified for the second round of the qualifying draw, while Fabio Fognini was eliminated.
Napolitano, who dropped in the ATP rankings to position number 603, surprisingly overcame the U.S. Colton Smith, world number 162, in three sets with a final score of 6-4 4-6 6-2 after two hours and twenty minutes of play.
A three-set victory also for Gigante, ATP ranking number 167, who beat Swiss Jerome Kym, world number 123, with a final score of 6-3 3-6 6-3 after two hours of play.
Nothing to do, however, for Fognini. The Ligurian tennis player, seventh seed in the seeding, lost decisively to American Nicolas Moreno De Alboran, who prevailed in two sets with a final score of 6-3 6-2 after an hour and 23 minutes of play.
Sports
A fairytale Monday for Lorenzo Musetti
It is a fairytale Monday for Lorenzo Musetti. After celebrating his personal best ranking in the morning, hoisting himself to number eight in the world rankings, the Carrara-based tennis player announced the’arrival of his second child.
Through a post shared on Instagram with partner Veronica Confalonieri, the azure revealed that he will become a father again. “The family expands” wrote the couple under a photo showing little Ludovico, their firstborn, and Musetti touching his mother’s belly.
There was no shortage of reactions from her colleagues and former ones: from the hearts of Flavio Cobolli, Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani to the good wishes of Flavia Pennetta and Tathiana Garbin.
After his excellent results in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome, the new world number eight has decided to withdraw from the Hamburg tournament in order to better prepare for Roland Garros, which kicks off on Sunday, May 25, on the red clay of Paris.
Sports
Matteo Arnaldi recovers Gaston and hits the round of 16 in Geneva
Matteo Arnaldi is off to a good start at the Geneva ATP 250. After a surprising elimination in the first round at the Internazionali d’Italia, the tennist from Liguria redeemed himself in his debut at the ‘Gonet Geneva Open’, defeating Hugo Gaston, world number 74, in a comeback.
The Blue won with a final score of 6-7 6-4 6-4 after nearly two and a half hours of struggle. In the first set it was the serve that dominated. The’only one to concede break points – two – was Gaston but the Frenchman saved himself and made the tie-break his own (8-6).
With the momentum in his favor, Gaston pulled ahead by a break in the second set, taking the serve away from Arnaldi in the sixth game (2-4). Here, however, came the Sanremese’s angry reaction, stringing together a run of four consecutive games (6-4), putting everything back on an even keel.
In the third and decisive set Arnaldi immediately escaped to 2-0 but was taken back by the transalpine (2-2). After another exchange of breaks, the’decisive stretch was signed by the Azure at 4-4, winning the last two games (6-4) and thus reaching the round of 16.
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