Middleweights compete for judo gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam featured competitive middleweight matches at the Mubadala Arena. The event saw Angelika Szymanska from Poland secure a title at -63kg, defeating Anna Kriza from Hungary. Hassan Doukkali achieved Morocco's first Grand Slam gold in the -73kg final against Tajikistan's Masudi Ahmadzod. Tais Pina of Portugal and Petru Pelivan from Moldova also earned their first Grand Slam victories at -70kg and -81kg, respectively. The event is set to continue with heavyweight competitions tomorrow.
- •Angelika Szymanska claims gold at -63kg, defeating Anna Kriza.
- •Hassan Doukkali wins first Grand Slam gold for Morocco at -73kg.
- •Tais Pina earns gold at -70kg against Kaillany Cardoso.
- •Petru Pelivan secures gold for Moldova at -81kg.
- •Heavyweight matches scheduled for tomorrow.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026: Middleweights Shine on Day 2
"Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam delivered thrilling judo! Angelika Szymanska, Hassan Doukkali, Tais Pina and Petru Pelivan claimed gold, with historic first Grand Slam titles for Morocco and Moldova.
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