Decisive bouts in heavyweight categories begin at Dushanbe Grand Slam

The prestigious international judo tournament, part of the Grand Slam series, currently taking place in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe, is entering its decisive stage. On the third day of the tournament, the strongest judokas will compete for medals in the heavyweight categories.
Today's program will determine the winners and medalists in the men's -90, -100, and +100 kilogram weight classes, as well as the women's -78 and +78 kilogram categories. These bouts are considered the most exciting and pivotal clashes of the tournament.
In the preliminary stage, athletes will compete for a spot in the finals. Subsequently, the top participants will face off in the final block for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
According to the organizers, the preliminary bouts will start at 12:00, and the final matches will begin at 17:00. For fans, this day is expected to be filled with high-level sporting intrigue and intense competition.
These bouts on the Dushanbe tatami are significant not only for the fate of the medals but also for the athletes' standing in the international rankings.