www.judoinside.com 25/10
Shakhram Ahadov books first foreign Grand Sam victory for Uzbekistan this year
An exciting Grand Slam final U73kg awaited spectators in the Jiu-Jitsu Arena, Zayed Sport City, between Akil Gjakova (KOS) and Shakhram Ahadov (UZB). Perhaps not quite at the pace we were waiting for, each looking to pressure on the grip. At two and a half minutes into the contest Gjakova came close to scoring, the first real attempt of the fight, but in the same moment the coach had to be asked to leave. This is always a last respite b it the rules on coaching are clear and it is important that everyone accepts the rules, to be fair to all. It was the first gold medal for a male judoka this year at a Grand Slam at foreign ground.