Paris Grand Slam 2022 - Paris, France

CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE AS FINALISTS DECIDED ON DAY TWO OF PARIS GRAND SLAM

After such an incredible day of judo yesterday we were ready to see some more spectacular performances today.  In the lightest of the mens categories, the -81kg category saw all but one of the top seeds reach the semi finals; two of whom were European Tato GRIGALASHVILI (GEO) and Sami…

6 February 2022

Paris Grand Slam 2022 - Paris, France

BUCHARD STRIKES GOLD ON HOME SOIL AGAINST OLYMPIC CHAMPION

For most, one of the greatest anticipated contests of the final block was the -52kg final, France’s chance for glory on day one. Amandine BUCHARD is the nations favourite but was coming up against the -48kg Olympic champion, wonderfully admired Distria KRASNIQI (KOS). The ferocious lightweights gave it their all…

5 February 2022

Paris Grand Slam 2022 - Paris, France

PARIS GRAND SLAM PRELIMINARIES DELIVER ON PROMISE OF SURPRISE

The Paris Grand Slam can always guarantee some big surprises in the opening rounds, usually as we see some big names leave the tournament early while the French use the energy of the spectators to conquer and progress.  In the opening contest, there were high expectations for the likes of…

5 February 2022

Paris Grand Slam 2022 - Paris, France

PARIS GRAND SLAM 2022 TO SET PRECEDENT FOR OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION

As we are all well aware by now, Paris will be the host city for the 2024 Olympic Games, which is only in two and a half years. The qualification period will soon be upon us but for now, the athletes can enjoy the wonder that is the Paris Grand…

2 February 2022