MURAO Sanshiro and LYTVYNENKO Yelyzaveta claim titles at Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam concluded on June 21, 2026, showcasing top judo talent. MURAO Sanshiro captured his ninth Grand Slam title in the -90kg category with a decisive victory over KIM Jonghoon. In the -78kg final, LYTVYNENKO Yelyzaveta defeated experience veteran Audrey TCHEUMEO. Gennaro PIRELLI won the gold in the -100kg class, and ARAI Mao triumphed in the +78kg category. KIM Minjong completed a strong performance in the +100kg division. The medal presentations featured key officials from the International Judo Federation.
- •MURAO Sanshiro wins his ninth Grand Slam title on June 21, 2026.
- •LYTVYNENKO Yelyzaveta claims gold in the -78kg category.
- •Gennaro PIRELLI takes the title in the -100kg division.
- •ARAI Mao secures victory in the +78kg final.
- •KIM Minjong earns the heavyweight gold in the +100kg class.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — A Spectacular Finish to the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam
"The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam concluded with outstanding performances from the world’s top judoka. MURAO Sanshiro claimed a ninth Grand Slam title, LYTVYNENKO Yelyzaveta triumphed in -78kg, while PIRELLI Gennaro, ARAI Mao and KIM Minjong secured gold on a thrilling final day in Mongolia.
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