Middleweight judokas stole the spotlight on the second day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026, with four athletes claiming gold medals and two nations celebrating historic first Grand Slam titles.
Angelika Szymanska, Hassan Doukkali, Tais Pina and Petru Pelivan each topped their respective divisions. Doukkali's victory marked Morocco's first-ever Grand Slam gold, while Pelivan secured Moldova's maiden Grand Slam title. The International Judo Federation (IJF) event continues through the weekend.
