Ukrainian judoka wins bronze at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
The latest 2026 Grand Slam tournament was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with 11 Ukrainian judokas competing.
Anton Savytskyi won a bronze medal in the up-to-100kg weight category, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.
In the bronze-medal bout, Savytskyi defeated Hungary’s Zsombor Vég.
As reported, Artem Lesiuk (up to 60 kg) reached the quarterfinals and eventually finished seventh.
It will be recalled that Ukraine’s judo team finished the 2026 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, without any medals.
Photo: IJF
