Powerhouse performance from Israel on final day of Tel Aviv Grand Prix

[NANO]

The third and final day of the inaugural Tel Aviv Grand Prix saw powerhouse performances from judokas that pleased an ecstatic home crowd. The thrilling tournament marked a joyful start to the 2019 IJF World Judo Tour. The Israeli team came out strong and gave their fans so much to cheer about, with an electric atmosphere prevailing throughout the three-day competition.

French flair brings gold on final day

But the final day was that of France and our Man of the Day was French veteran Axel Clerget. He defeated Italy's Nicholas Mungai to win France’s first gold medal of the competition by applying a clever armlock after a mighty struggle between the two great judokas.