Tournament results in Dushanbe
In the capital of Tajikistan, the IJF Grand Slam Dushanbe 2026 series tournament has concluded, with 240 athletes from 34 countries participating. 14 sets of medals were contested – seven each among men and women. The main outcome was the success of the Russian team in the overall medal standings.
Medal standings
Following the competition, the top three leaders are as follows:
• 🥇 Russia — 12 medals (3 gold, 3 silver, 6 bronze)
• 🥈 Tajikistan — 4 medals (3 gold, 1 bronze)
• 🥉 Mongolia — 5 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
Strong performance by the hosts
The Tajikistan team showed one of the best results in the history of home Grand Slam stages:
• Emomali Nurali – gold (victory over Azizbek Ortikov from Uzbekistan)
• Mukhiddin Asadulloev – gold (victory over Russian Karen Galstyan)
• Somon Makhmadbekov – gold (victory over Austrian Bernd Fasching)
• Loik Kutbudinov – bronze
Russia: stability and roster depth
The Russian team took the most medals at the tournament:
• Mansur Lorsanov – gold (up to 90 kg)
• Adam Sangariyev – silver (up to 100 kg)
• Bislan Katamardov – silver (over 100 kg)
• Alexandra Ryabchenko – bronze (up to 78 kg)
• Maria Ivanova – bronze (over 78 kg)
Other countries
Kazakhstan also distinguished itself at the tournament:
• Nuradil Alzhan – bronze medal
Conclusion
IJF Grand Slam Dushanbe 2026 became one of the most competitive stages of the season: Russia won the overall standings, but Tajikistan confirmed its status as one of the most dangerous home teams of the tournament.