Dzhafar Kostoev

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Kostoev has built a record that places him among Asia's elite -100 kg judoka. He has won the Asian Championships twice, in 2022 and 2025, and added a bronze at the 2023 Asian Games. On the World Judo Tour, he captured two Grand Slam golds in 2025, a feat that underscores his consistency and technical prowess. His aggressive throwing style has made him a fan favourite and a constant threat in every tournament he enters.

AwardsKostoev's competitive achievements are exclusively in judo. He has won the Russian national championship (2018), two Asian Championships titles (2022 and 2025), the Paris Grand Slam (2025), and the Dushanbe Grand Slam (2025), along with a bronze at the Asian Games (2023).

Records & Feats

Two Grand Slam gold medals in a single season (2025)

Career Milestone·2025

Kostoev won the Paris and Dushanbe Grand Slams in 2025, placing him among the top performers on the World Judo Tour that year.

Two-time Asian Judo Champion

Career Milestone·2025

Won the Asian Championships title in 2022 and 2025, establishing himself as a dominant force in the continental -100 kg division.