The second day of the 2025 Zagreb Grand Prix promised to be a spectacle for the judo family to enjoy. Inside the arena the home fans were hopeful of some Croatian success.
The crowd were treated to an opening ceremony consisting of a traditional Nage-no kata demonstration from two local young judoka, followed by speeches from Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Mr Andrej Plenković, IJF Head Sport Director, Mr Vladimir Barta, deputy Mayor of the City of Zagreb, Dr Luka Korlaet, president of the Croatian Judo Federation, Dr Sanda Čorak.