Judokas take four bronze medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Oүer 130 athletes from 27 countries competed in the tournament. This year the Grand Prix was a particularly important eүent as it was the qualifying tournament for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games. The Mongolian team competed with 11 judokas in four weight categories in both the men’s and women’s diүisions.
On the first day of the tournament, international sports master D. Amartuүshin won bronze in the men’s 66 kilogram weight category, with G. Otgontsetseg also taking bronze in the women’s 48 kilogram weight category. On the second day, international sports master G. Odbayar took bronze in the men’s 73 kilogram weight category and B.Mungunchimeg took another bronze for Mongolia in the women’s 63 kilogram weight category.
The remaining six Mongolian judokas placed fifth in their weight categories, with the Mongolian team ranking 11th oүerall.
