www.judoinside.com15/02
Japan Dominates Grand Slam Finals in Baku
Japan has asserted its dominance at the Grand Slam in Baku, securing a finalist in every weight category. On the opening day, former Olympic champion Uta Abe was among the competitors, unsurprisingly reaching the final. She will face Germany’s Mascha Ballhaus, who, unlike Abe, managed to claim an Olympic medal in Paris. Despite a relatively small field in the -52kg category, the competition has maintained a high level of quality.