# Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam competition

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/abu-dhabi-judo-grand-slam-competition
> Updated: 2026-10-31T15:55:46.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam featured several notable performances from international judokas. Brazilian Shirlen Nascimento secured a silver medal in the women’s up to 57kg category after reaching the final via victories over competitors from Great Britain, Finland, and South Korea. She ultimately lost the gold medal match to France’s Martha Mawaz.

In the -78kg category, Portuguese judoka Patrícia Sampaio earned a silver medal, marking her 13th Grand Slam medal. Sampaio reached the final by defeating athletes from Brazil and Poland, but was defeated in a tactical golden score match by Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko of the United Arab Emirates.

## Claims

- Patrícia Sampaio won the silver medal in the -78kg category at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. (reported by 4 sources)
- Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko defeated Patrícia Sampaio in the final via waza-ari during golden score. (reported by 4 sources)
- The final match between Sampaio and Lytvynenko lasted 7.07 minutes. (reported by 4 sources)
- Taís Pina won the gold medal in the -70kg category at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. (reported by 4 sources)
- Karol Gimenes finished in fifth place in the up to 78kg category. (reported by 1 source)
- Giovanna Santos finished in fifth place in the over 78kg category. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Patrícia Sampaio wins silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Portuguese judoka Patrícia Sampaio secured a silver medal in the -78kg category at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam after a close final against Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patrcia-sampaio-wins-silver-at-abu-dhabi-grand-slam

### 2026-10-29: Shirlen Nascimento wins silver at Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam

Brazilian judoka Shirlen Nascimento earned a silver medal in the 57kg category at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, while Portugal's Catarina Costa finished fifth in the -48kg division.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shirlen-nascimento-wins-silver-at-abu-dhabi-judo-grand-slam

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