The fourth Judo Grand Slam of 2025 will take place in Tbilisi from March 21-23 with over 400 judokas from 53 countries. The Mongolian team consists of 11 male and 9 female athletes ready to compete. Historical context shows mixed results for Mongolia in previous tournaments, highlighting the challenges faced by the team in recent years.
The fourth Judo Grand Slam of 2025 is set to occur in Tbilisi, Georgia, from March 21-23, organized by the International Judo Federation (IJF). This tournament has attracted over 400 judokas representing 53 countries, making it the most participated Grand Slam event of the year compared to others held in Paris, Baku, and Tashkent.
The Mongolian Judo team, comprising 20 athletes (11 males and 9 females), is coached by Erdenebaatar Uuganbayar and assistants Nyamlkhagva Purevdorj, Boldbaatar Chimed-Yondon, and Boldbaatar Ganbat. Competitors include K. Yolk and E. Ariunbold in the 60 kg, Yo. Baskhuu and U. Byambasuren in the 66 kg, and O. Uranbayar and L. Ankhzaya in the 73 kg categories among the men. Women participating include G. Narantsetseg and J. Anudari in the 48 kg category and M. Nandin-Erdene and Ts. Gal-Od in the 52 kg category, among others.
Historically, Mongolia has seen success in this tournament; in 2021, M. Urantsetseg and Ts. Tsogt-Ochir won gold medals, while G. Kherlen and G. Altanbagana took bronze. After a year of absence in 2022, Mongolia returned in 2023 with B. Erdenebayar winning gold. However, despite strong participation last year, the team did not earn any medals.
The upcoming Judo Grand Slam in Tbilisi promises high competition with a significant number of participating countries. The Mongolian Judo team, equipped with a solid roster of athletes, aims to improve on past performances, especially after a mix of successes and challenges in recent years. M. Urantsetseg and Ts. Tsogt-Ochir’s 2021 victory serves as a benchmark for the team’s potential.
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