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Now playing Next Sport Judo For Peace In Abu Dhabi Another spectacular day of judo on day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. Brilliant judo and a gold medal win for Great Britain, Switzerland, and Greece. A special day also for 21 young Jewish and Muslim judoka who travelled from Israel as part of the Judo For Peace initiative. 22/10/2022
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Now playing Next Sport Day 7 World Judo Championships: gold medals for newcomer and underdog An emotional Romane Dicko of France won her country's first Gold of the championships, in her first-ever appearance. And a jubilant Cuban judoka, Andy Granda, overcame the favourite, Saito Tatsuru, from Japan, to become his nation's first champion in nine years. 12/10/2022
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Now playing Next Sport Host nation World Title on day 5 of the World Judo Championships Davlat Bobonov brought his President, his Prime Minister and the entire Uzbek nation to their feet as he became World Champion in the under 90kg category. And Barbara Matic won her 2nd consecutive World Title in a thrilling all Croation final. 10/10/2022
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