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Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two

Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.

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00:00Welcome back to Lima for Day 2 of the Judo Grand Prix, as more world-class judoka take
00:05to the tatami in the Peruvian capital.
00:10In the under 63kg category, Saiko Watanabe faced Laura Vázquez Fernández.
00:17In a well-matched contest, Watanabe scored a yuko in the final minute to win her first
00:22World Judo Tour gold medal.
00:35International Judo Federation Gender Equality and Development Commission member Mrs. Kaciuszka
00:41Santaya awarded the medals.
00:50At under 73kg, Vlad Mitru faced Jack Ioneska.
00:56It was Mitru's first World Tour final, and he struck gold with a cleverly worked ippon.
01:08A breakthrough performance from the Moldovan on the international stage, with the biggest
01:13victory of his career so far.
01:15International Judo Federation International Relations Commission Director Mr. Oskar Kacinerio
01:21awarded the medals.
01:26Lima is a beautiful city with beautiful people, atmosphere is very nice, and see you next time
01:35in Lima.
01:38In the under 70kg category, Dana Pohl faced Noana Silva.
01:45The German judoka was determined to take the top spot on the podium, and with a Wazari score,
01:51earned herself a first World Judo Tour gold medal.
01:55A landmark victory for Pol in Lima.
02:02International Judo Federation Head Referee Director Mr. Armin Bagdazarov awarded the medals.
02:11I didn't thought I was winning today, to be honest, because we did some hard training before, but
02:18I think in the end we kind of managed good the training, and I was, I'm like, I don't know
02:27what to say.
02:28Amazing.
02:31At under 81kg, David Lima faced Francois Gautier Drapeau.
02:36Lima scored a yuco early into the contest, and was able to hold on to his advantage for
02:41the Grand Prix gold medal.
02:45Peruvian Olympic Committee Director Mrs. Leila Chihuan awarded the medals.
02:53The action continues tomorrow, with the heavyweights, here in beautiful Peru.
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