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By: Nicolas Messner
Leonardo Valeriani (ITA) claimed the biggest victory of his career by winning the U73kg gold medal at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi, confirming his steady rise on the IJF World Tour. The Italian has been building towards this moment for several seasons and finally secured his first Grand Slam title with an impressive performance in Georgia.
Reigning world champion Haruka Kaju (JPN) continued her remarkable winning streak by taking the U63kg gold medal at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi. The Japanese judoka confirmed her status as one of the most dominant athletes in the category, maintaining her perfect record at IJF World Tour and continental events.
Irakli Demetrashvili (GEO) gave the home crowd a perfect ending to the Grand Slam in Tbilisi by winning the +100kg gold medal. The Georgian heavyweight impressed throughout the day and delivered a spectacular final victory to secure the host nation’s last gold of the tournament.
Idar Bifov secured the U100kg gold medal at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi after defeating compatriot Niiaz Bilalov in an all-Russian final. The victory marks another important step in the career of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam finalist, who continues to establish himself among the leading athletes in this competitive division.
Luka Maisuradze (GEO) gave the home crowd exactly what they were hoping for by winning the U90kg title at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi. The 2023 world champion showed his class throughout the day and secured the gold medal with a strong performance in front of his home fans.
Raz Hershko (ISR) lived up to her position as top seed by winning the +78kg gold medal at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi. The Olympic and world medallist delivered a strong and controlled performance throughout the day, confirming her position among the elite heavyweights on the World Judo Tour.
Audrey Tcheuméo (FRA) added another milestone to her extraordinary career by winning her tenth Grand Slam title in Tbilisi. The Olympic medallist from London 2012 once again proved her longevity by reaching her eleventh Grand Slam final and extending her medal record at the highest level.
The International Judo Federation has announced that the 2026 World Judo Masters will be staged in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 18 to 20 December. The event is one of the most prestigious fixtures on the World Judo Tour and traditionally brings together the very best athletes across all weight categories.
No sooner has the World Judo Tour left Dushanbe than attention turns to the next major stop on the circuit. From 8 to 10 May, the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam in Astana will bring the international judo elite together once again, with the season rapidly building towards a decisive phase.
For years, Muna Dahouk was one of the most recognisable faces of the International Judo Federation Refugee Team. Yet her story was always about far more than sport. Every competition, every training session and every appearance on the international stage carried the weight of survival, displacement and hope.
