Turkmen judoka Maysa Pardayeva claimed the gold medal in the women's 57 kg category at the Grand Prix international judo tournament held in Qingdao, People's Republic of China.Pardayeva secured the title with a confident victory over France's Marta Fawaz in the final, earning the top spot on the podium.
Throughout the tournament, she displayed outstanding technical skill, determination, and consistency, winning each of her bouts with impressive performances.The Grand Prix is one of the major events on the International Judo Federation (IJF) calendar and serves as the second qualifying tournament for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
The competition provides athletes with an important opportunity to earn valuable world ranking points in the race for Olympic qualification.Pardayeva's latest triumph is another significant milestone for Turkmenistan's sporting community and reflects the country's growing success on the international judo stage.