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…
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