Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Judo Tournament Set to Host 14 Competitions, Award 56 Medals
The organising committee of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Judo Tournament has approved 14 competitions for men and women, scheduled from 28th to 30th November. The prestigious tournament, organised by the UAE Judo Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports and the National Olympic Committee, with the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will be conducted under the oversight of the International Judo Federation.
A total of 56 medals will be awarded—14 gold, 14 silver, and 28 bronze. The event also offers coveted Olympic ranking points, adding significant importance for participating judokas.
Men will compete in seven weight categories: under 60 kg, 66 kg, 73 kg, 81 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg, and over 100 kg. Women will contest in seven categories as well: under 48 kg, 52 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 70 kg, 78 kg, and over 78 kg.
The preliminary elimination rounds will take place at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi across three mats during morning sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These elimination rounds will be followed by the final rounds and medal ceremonies, starting at 5:00 pm each day on a single mat at the same venue.
The official draw for the tournament is set for Thursday at 2:00 pm and will be conducted via video conference. This will bring together several top-ranked international judokas along with the UAE national team. The total prize money up for grabs is an impressive €154,000.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
