Lasha Bekauri (90 kg) claimed the gold medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in the United Arab Emirates, defeating Moldova’s Mihail Latisev in the final. This marks the two-time Olympic champion’s fourth Grand Slam gold medal.
In addition, heavyweight judoka Irakli Demetrashvili will compete for a bronze medal in today’s final block.
Earlier, Giorgi Sardalashvili secured a bronze medal in the 60 kg category at the same tournament.