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Paltchik wins judo grand slam event

Peter Paltchik of Israel won the under-100kg by beating Olympic silver medallist Varlam Liparteliani of Georgia at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Paris Grand Slam.

February 17, 2020 10:22
Peter Paltchik won the under-100kg event at the International Judo Federation Paris Grand Slam. (Photo: Facebook)

ByJC Reporter, JC Reporter

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Paltchik, the world number six, triumphed over four-time winner Liparteliani, who was penalised for diving after being unsuccessful with an uchi-mata attack to hand the title to the Israeli.

The Israel reached the final after beating world number one Michael Korrel. The Dutchman was penalised for a gripping infringement during golden score which was his third indiscretion.