Japan's judoka managed to take home three gold medals, while the Canadian Jessica Klimkait secured her first ever Masters gold.
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00:00 Budapest is a city of two worlds, history and modernity, and also a city of dreams.
00:06 This weekend Hungary completes its World Judo Tour collection.
00:10 With the Masters Budapest has now officially hosted every level of event on the tour.
00:16 At under 48kg Japanese youngster Koga Wakana defeated USA's LeBord with an excellent
00:22 Seoi Otoshi, a first Masters gold for Koga.
00:27 IJF Ambassador Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohiro of Mikasa awarded the medals.
00:33 Taking a second gold medal home for Japan was Nagayama Ryuju at under 60kg.
00:40 Besting Inktavan with a so Tsurikomi Goshi for Waza-ari Awaset Ippon to send the local
00:47 crowd wild.
00:48 Nagayama is now a triple Masters champion.
00:51 Awarding the medals was Taishan Group Chairman and founder Mr. Bian Ziliang.
00:56 In the under 52kg category, 4 time Masters and reigning Olympic champion, Krasniki faced
01:03 off against Bouchard.
01:05 Taking it to golden score, Frances Bouchard quickly drove for a Waza-ari, ending the contest
01:11 and securing her second Masters gold in front of enthusiastic fans and displaying Judo values.
01:17 Mr. Max Herve Georges, Ultima Group CEO presented the medals.
01:40 At under 66kg, Ryoma Tanaka had been on great form all day and had his mindset only on gold.
01:47 An incredible Ippon in the final against world number one Vieru secured his Masters title.
01:55 An amazing result.
01:57 A bright future lies ahead for Tanaka.
02:02 Awarding the medals was Tianjin Shanxi Sport Limited President Mr. Zhuan Yang Zhang.
02:09 "It's my first time in the Masters competition.
02:12 I've been training every day to become Masters champion and today I did."
02:17 At under 57kg, Jessica Klimkate was victorious all day.
02:22 In the final she met dynamic Sarah Leonie Seseek who was also having an incredible day.
02:29 In the final Klimkate shocked the crowd, scoring Ippon in the golden score, which marked a
02:34 first ever world Judo Masters gold for the Canadian.
02:38 Awarding the medals was Anoka President and IOC member Mr. Mustafa Baraf.
02:43 Hungarian hero Popvreca was in great form, inspiring the local aspiring Judoka.
02:49 An amazing start to the Judo Masters.
02:52 Join us tomorrow for day 2 in Budapest as the world's best Judoka compete for the
02:57 prestigious title.
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