www.judoinside.com 07/03
Matniyazova brings Uzbekistan joy while Arai takes gold
Not a surprise that Arai Chizuru of Japan came out as the winner U70kg for women at day two of the Grand Slam in Tashkent. The double World Champion and 21 time World Judo Tour medallist and top seed was focused. Arai confirmed that she was among the strongest of the category by entering the final against Barbara Matic of Croatia, already the winner of Grand Slam Hungary in October, that marked the comeback of the World Judo Tour after the Covid-19 outbreak.