Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: Results of Day One

On November 28, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam — the final major international judo tournament of 2025 — kicked off in the capital of the UAE. Medals in five weight categories were contested on the first day.

Athletes from Russia, Spain, France, Germany, and South Korea won the gold medals.

Results of Day One of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Men, up to 60 kg:

• Ayub Bliev (Russia)

• Ariunbold Enkhtaivan (Mongolia)

• Giorgi Sardalashvili (Georgia) & Salih Yildiz (Turkey)

Men, up to 66 kg:

• Walid Khyar (France)

• Murad Chopanov (Russia)

• Elios Manzi (Italy) & Adrian Nieto Chinarro (Spain)

Women, up to 48 kg:

• Laura Martínez (Spain)

• Xinran Hui (China)

• Abiba Abuzhakynova (Kazakhstan) & Yua Mori (Japan)

Women, up to 52 kg:

• Mascha Ballhaus (Germany)

• Reka Pupp (Hungary)

• Distria Krasniqi (Kosovo) & Odette Giuffrida (Italy)

Women, up to 57 kg:

• Mim Huh (South Korea)

• Giulia Carna (Italy)

• Julie Beurskens (Netherlands) & Marta Garcia (Spain)

The tournament will conclude on November 30.