Tuğçe Beder wins her first Grand Slam gold

The Turkish judoka defeated Sweden’s Tara Babulfath in the Tbilisi women’s -48kg final.

20 Mar Europe Tbilisi, Georgia

By iintroo editorial Published 20 March 2026Sources & corrections

Tuğçe Beder won the women’s -48kg title at the Tbilisi Grand Slam after a tactical final against Tara Babulfath.

Beder prevailed on penalties in golden score to claim the first Grand Slam gold medal of her career.

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