Judo Grand Slam Tashkent 2025: A Showcase of Global Talent

The OTP Group Judo Grand Slam Tashkent 2025, scheduled from February 28th to March 2nd in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, promises to be a thrilling competition featuring 242 judoka from 23 countries. International Judo Federation (IJF) event will be held at the Yunusobod Sport Complex.

Competition Overview

The Tashkent Grand Slam is a key event on the IJF World Tour, attracting top judoka from across the globe. The tournament will feature competitions across various weight categories for both men, and women.

Weight Categories & Competitors

• Men: -60 kg (19 competitors), -66 kg (19 competitors), -73 kg (15 competitors), -81 kg (18 competitors), -90 kg (18 competitors), -100 kg (15 competitors), +100 kg (12 competitors)
• Women: -48 kg (20 competitors), -52 kg (17 competitors), -57 kg (17 competitors), -63 kg (18 competitors), -70 kg (17 competitors), -78 kg (22 competitors), +78 kg (15 competitors)

Key Details

• Dates: February 28th – March 2nd, 2025
• Location: Yunusobod Sport Complex, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Total Prize Money: €154,000
• Competition Schedule:
• Day 1: Preliminaries (M: -60 kg, -66 kg; W: -48 kg, -52 kg, -57 kg), Final Block
• Day 2: Preliminaries (M: -73 kg, -81 kg; W: -63 kg, -70 kg), Final Block
• Day 3: Preliminaries (M: -90 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg; W: -78 kg, +78 kg), Final Block

National Representation

The tournament will see strong representation from several nations, including:

• Judo Union of Asia: 9 countries, 148 competitors
• European Judo Union: 11 countries, 47 competitors
• Panamerican Judo Confederation: 2 countries, 15 competitors
• Other: 1 country, 32 competitors

Past Results (2025)

The 2025 Judo Grand Slam Tashkent already has published results:

• Men’s -60 kg: Ayub Bliev (IJF)
• Men’s -66 kg: Ramazan Abdulaev (IJF)
• Men’s -73 kg: Karen Galstian (IJF)
• Men’s -81 kg: Timur Arbuzov (IJF)
• Men’s -90 kg: Shakhzodxuja Sharipov (UZB)
• Men’s -100 kg: Matvey Kanikovskiy (IJF)
• Men’s +100 kg: Denis Batchaev (IJF)
• Women’s -48 kg: Kano Miyaki (JPN)

Looking Ahead

The Judo Grand Slam Tashkent 2025 is set to be a significant event in the judo calendar, showcasing the skills and determination of athletes from around the world. The competition will undoubtedly provide exciting moments for fans and contribute to the continued growth of judo globally.