Olga Mukhina Wins Judo Gold

Olga Mukhina won the gold medal in the under 57 kilogram category at a Grand Slam tournament in Bucharest. She defeated an opponent from Mongolia to secure the top prize. Other Russian medalists in the tournament included Natalia Elkina, German Kobitsa, and Yagabu Ladze. She defeated a Mongolian opponent in the final. The victory follows a successful run for Russian judokas at the Grand Slam in Dushanbe. The source noted that Russian athletes will likely maintain neutral status at the upcoming European Championships in August. This decision regarding symbols is expected to remain in place until September 1. This decision impacts the lead-up to the Paris games. A request for the return of national symbols has been deferred until September 1, the end of the current summer season.