As the journey to this summer’s Olympic Games continues to pick up pace, The International Judo Family was once again back in Azerbaijan for the 10th edition of the Baku Grand Slam. The event was opened by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Mariana Vasileva, Rashad Nabiyev, President of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, and the President of the International Judo Federation, Marius Vizer. Current world number one and reigning world champion Christa Deguchi took the Baku title at -57kg. Her opponent in the final, reigning Olympic champion Nora Gjakova was unable to compete due to i…