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title: "Moldovan judoka Mihail Latishev takes silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/64636/moldovan-judoka-mihail-latishev-takes-silver-at-abu-dhabi-grand-slam
published: 2025-11-30T15:45:50Z
language: en
author: "Radu Galbur"
section: "Sport"
source: radiomoldova.md
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# Moldovan judoka Mihail Latishev takes silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

> Moldovan judoka Mihail Latishev has delivered another impressive performance! After becoming the European vice-champion in Chișinău at the beginning of the month, Latishev won the silver medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates.
Competing in the 90-kilogram weight category, Latishev secured victory in four matches before reaching the final. In the decisive bout, he was defeated by Georgia’s Lasha Bekauri, a double Olympic champion.
Latishev is the second Moldovan judoka to earn a medal at the Abu Dhabi tournament, following Victor Sterpu, who won the bronze medal in the 81-kilogram weight category.

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Moldovan judoka Mihail Latishev has delivered another impressive performance! After becoming the European vice-champion in Chișinău at the beginning of the month, Latishev won the silver medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates.

Competing in the 90-kilogram weight category, Latishev secured victory in four matches before reaching the final. In the decisive bout, he was defeated by Georgia’s Lasha Bekauri, a double Olympic champion.

Latishev is the second Moldovan judoka to earn a medal at the Abu Dhabi tournament, following Victor Sterpu, who won the bronze medal in the 81-kilogram weight category.