Zhuang and Kondo Win Gold at Qingdao Grand Prix
The IJF World Judo Tour's Qingdao Grand Prix in China featured home hero Wenna Zhuang winning gold in the -48kg category, and Japan's Hayato Kondo claiming his second Qingdao gold in the -60kg category. Other notable winners included Kokoro Fujishiro, Hifumi Abe, and Maysa Pardayeva.
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Tugce BEDER faced Wenna ZHUANG in the -48kg category final, where home hero ZHUANG confidently claimed the gold medal on her home tatami with waza-ari-awasete-ippon to the joy of the local crowd.
Charlie AYRE faced Hayato KONDO. KONDO was focussed and threw for waza-ari with a clever counter.
A strong finish from KONDO to win his second Qingdao gold medal!
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The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Parday
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