UAE judoka Bishrelt Khorloodoi claimed the UAE’s first gold medal at the opening of the Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024, held at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi.
She triumphed over Mongolia’s Sosorbaram in the final of the U52kg category. Khorloodoi began her campaign by defeating Brazilian champion Conceicao Gabriela in the preliminary qualifiers, followed by a victory against Kosovan champion Muminoviq Erza, before securing gold in the final.
The opening ceremony was attended by Jabr Al Suwaidi, Minister of State; Mohammed bin Thaloub Al Darei, President of the UAE Judo Federation and Chairman of the event’s organising committee; Marius Vizer, President of the International Judo Federation (IJF); Obaid Al Anzi, President of the Asian Judo Union and Kuwait Judo Federation; Khalid bin Hamad Al Attiyah, President of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation, and Arab Judo Union; and Nasir Al Nabhani, Chief Executive Officer at Solutions+, a Mubadala company.
The three-day event is being held under the supervision of the International Judo Federation and with the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
