DUSHANBE, 03.06.2023 (NIAT Khovar) – Today, on the second day of the 2023 Dushanbe Grand Prix, medals were raffled off in four weight categories. On this day, Tajik judokas Somon Mahmadbekov (in the weight category -81 kg) won gold medal, as well as Shodmon Rizoev (in the weight category -81 kg) — silver medal and Behruz Khojazoda (in the weight category -73 kg) – silver medal.

The winners and prize-winners of the 2023 Dushanbe Grand Prix, along with medals, were awarded cash prizes. The winners in each weight category received €3,000, the silver winners — €2,000, and the bronze winners — €1,000.

Also, the Grand Prix will bring athletes points towards the rankings for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 1st place will get 700 points, 2nd place — 490, 3rd place — 350, 5th — 252, etc.

The winners and prize-winners of the 4 weight categories:

Women

-63 kg

Katarina Kristo (Croatia) — gold
Padilla Guerrero Sarai (Spain) — silver
Magdalena Krssakova (Austria) — bronze
Iva Oberan (Croatia) — bronze

-70 kg

Margaux Pinot (France) — gold
Katarzyna Sobierajska (Poland) — silver
Kuka Loriana (Kosovo) — bronze
Kelly Petersen Pollard (Great Britain) — bronze

Men

-73 kg

Mahmadbek Mahmadbekov (individual neutral athlete) — gold
Behruz Khojazoda (Tajikistan) — silver
Cardoso Gilberto (Mexico) — bronze
Benjamin Axus (France) — bronze

-81 kg

Somon Mahmadbekov (Tajikistan) — gold
Shodmon Rizoev (Tajikistan) — silver
Ibrahim Keita (France) — bronze
Anri Egutidze (Portugal) — bronze

This World Judo Tour is held in Tajikistan for the first time.