Abu Dhabi, Nov 28, 2025 (AFP) - First title for Russian judoka since neutral status lifted

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2025-11-28

Ayub Bliev became the first Russian judoka in more than two years to win a title under his national flag when he triumphed at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament on Friday. Bliev, 28, wearing a bib with RUS on it not the AIN (Authorised Neutral Athletes) they previously bore, beat Mongolia's Ariunbold Enkhtaivan in the -60kg final and received his gold medal with his national flag being raised and the Russian anthem played. Bliev and his compatri......

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