Judo Grand Slam 2025: The Grand Finale in Paris!
The finale of the Paris Grand Slam. Promising thrilling and unforgettable moments.
An incredible ceremony set the stage, for a crowd who were ready for the climactic showdowns.
Before the finals, The 2024 Judo Awards winners were announced, celebrating exceptional achievements in the world of judo.
In the -81kg final, Francois GAUTHIER DRAPEAU earned his first Grand Slam gold medal with an uchi-mata for waza-ari. OTP Bank President Dr Sandor CSANYI awarded the medals.
At -70kg, Ai TSUNODA ROUSTANT earned her second gold medal in the Paris Grand Slam, with a beautiful seoi-otoshi for ippon. IOC Member Mr Balazs FÜRJES awarded the medals.
In -90kg, Jonghoon KIM scored ippon to mark his first Grand Slam gold medal. Former President of Croatia & IOC Member Mrs Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC awarded the medals.
At -78kg, Patricia SAMPAIO topped the Paris podium after scoring ippon in style!
UCI President, IOC Member Mr David LAPPARTIENT awarded the medals.
In -100kg, Dzhafar KOSTOEV stunned with this impressive ippon! IJF General Treasurer Dr Naser AL TAMIMI awarded the medals.
In +78kg, home favourite Lea FONTAINE secured another medal in her home city to the joy of her fans. IOC Member Mrs Filomena FORTES awarded the medals.
In +100kg, Inal TASOEV won with an ippon in golden score! ANOCA President & IOC Member Mr Mustapha BERRAF awarded the medals.
All weekend, French talent dazzled on the tatami with stunning ippons, igniting a fervent crowd. An extraordinary Grand Slam in Paris comes to a close.
