The 2024 Abu Dhabi World Judo Championships entered its third day, showcasing some of the world’s top judo talent. Among the highlights of the day was a meeting between IJF President Marius Vizer and children from the French High School of Dubai, emphasizing the positive impact of judo on society.
In the -63kg category, Joanne VAN LIESHOUT, a two-time junior World Champion and last year’s bronze medalist, continued her impressive performance by reaching the final. She faced off against Angelika SZYMANSKA, who had dominated the field with her superior groundwork skills and efficient submissions. In a closely contested final, VAN LIESHOUT emerged victorious with a well-executed Uchi-mata-sukashi counter, securing her first senior world title.
Meanwhile, in the men’s division, 20-year-old Timur ARBUZOV made a remarkable journey to the final of the championships, defeating several world-class opponents along the way. Meanwhile in the -81kg category Tato GRIGALASHVILI successfully defended his title and secured his third consecutive championship win with a strategic Ura-nage in
