16:27
5 years ago
Mike Rowbottom
at the Chizhovka Arena in Minsk
Mike Rowbottom

Russia's Adamian upsets multiple medallist Liparteliani to win men's under-100kg judo title

With 45 seconds remaining, the half of the crab that is Russian has asserted himself decisively, slamming the multiple champion in white firmly onto his back before turning to his own fans, fists clenched in triumph.

So Russia's Arman Adamian is European Games and European men's under-100kg judo champion after a landmark victory over Georgia's much bemedalled Varlam Liparteliani.


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