The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden World Tour victory.
By Euronews with IJF
Published on
26/06/2026 - 17:30 GMT+2
The IJF World Judo Tour has arrived in China for the Qingdao Grand Prix. In this stunning coastal city, we celebrate world class judo.
Tugce BEDER faced Wenna ZHUANG in the -48kg category final, where home hero ZHUANG confidently claimed the gold medal on her home tatami with waza-ari-awasete-ippon to the joy of the local crowd.
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