Georgian judoka Etseri Liparteliani won the gold medal in the over 57 kg weight category at the Grand Slam tournament in Lausanne, Switzerland. The final took place on August 28 during the Olympic judo games qualifier. The Georgian athlete showed excellent technique, winning the final match with an ippon throw. The Lausanne Grand Slam is a new event in the International Judo Federation (IJF) calendar. The competition gathered many top athletes from around the world, and Georgian organizers managed to attract a large number of spectators despite the ongoing pandemic. 26-year-old Liparteliani became the first female Georgian judoka to win gold at a Grand Slam tournament, marking a significant achievement in the history of Georgian sports.