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At -48kg, Italian double world bronze medallist, 22-year-old Assunta Scutto reached the final after a strong performance on the opening day of competition. On the other side of the draw, 24-year-old Mongolian judo practitioner, Baasankhuu Bavuudorj also produced fine judo to reach the gold medal match. The final was a tense encounter, but Bavuudorj struck as time was running out, capitalising on a failed attack to counter and take a first world title. The Mayor of Olbia, Settimo Nizzi, awarded the medals. Bavuudorj thanked her coaches and Mongolians for their support. ”I’m happy right now. I’…