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All Croatian final brings joy to the local crowd in Zagreb
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19/08/2023
Barbara Matic and Lara Cvjetko, the country’s two most decorated judo athletes, seeded 1 and 2 at the event, meeting in the final.
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The Zagreb Judo Grand Prix is back for day two.
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The enthusiastic local fans prepared artwork and signs to support their favorite athletes.
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Declaring the Grand Prix officially open with speeches were the Republic of Croatia Prime
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Minister, Personal Representative Mr. Tomislav Druzjak, Vice President of the International
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Judo Federation Dr. Laszlo Tutt and President of the Croatian Judo Federation Dr. Sandra
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Dvorak.
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This was followed by an impressive local club, Judo Club Perfectus and Judo Club Ishii who
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treated the applauding audience to a demonstration of inclusive judo.
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A packed out crowd cheered for the athletes in under 63 kilograms, where Great Britain's
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Lucy Renshaw defeated Jisoo Kim on penalties, earning her first Grand Prix gold medal to
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the delight of the fans.
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Awarding the medals was Republic of Croatia Prime Minister, Personal Representative Mr.
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Tomislav Druzjak.
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At under 70 kilograms, Jorge Cano Garcia of Spain won his first ever World Judo Tour medal
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with an incredible Ippon, delighting the crowd.
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Autographs all around.
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IJF Education and Coaching Director Mr. Mohamed Meridja awarded the medals.
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I feel so great because of the gold but it's pretty good to exit of the mat and to sing
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some autographs, take some pictures and see the illusion of the kids.
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Sagi Muki of Israel came from behind to score two Waza Aris and win another gold for his
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collection.
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Republic of Croatia Minister of Defence Envoy Mr. Ivan Djusic awarded the medals.
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At under 70 kilograms, it was the Croatian final that the fans were all waiting for.
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Lara Švejko fought hard and scored a Waza Ari against her compatriot Barbara Matic to
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take the top spot on the podium to the joy of fans.
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An abundance of respect and friendship between the two Croatian stars was shared.
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IJF Education Director Dr. Sandra Čorak awarded the medals.
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It felt really great to be a part of the big crowd that cheered on both of us and I felt
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really motivated through the fight.
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When I heard voices from children and my loved ones and my coach and everyone cheering on
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me it was really a special feeling but also really hard fight.
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Local Croatian judoka were scoring Ippon in style here in the Arena Zagreb much to the
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delight of the packed out crowd full of young judoka.
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An inspiring sign for the next generation.
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Day 2 at the Zagreb Grand Prix was a showcase of the best judo in the world.
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Thank you for watching and we hope to see you all again tomorrow.
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