Vladimir Akhalkatsi was one of Georgia's two gold medallists on day three of the IJF World Junior Championships in Marrakech ©IJF/Di Feliciantonio Emanuele

Georgia claimed two gold medals today at the International Judo Federation World Junior Championships in Marrakech, taking the country's overall tally to three. 

Vladimir Akhalkatsi beat Russia's David Karapetyan in the men's under-81 kilograms final, before Lasha Bekauri sealed the defence of his men's under-90kg title by defeating Hungary's Roland Goz.

It follows compatriot Eteri Liparteliani's triumph in the women's under-57kg category yesterday.

Georgia's Tato Grigalashvili and Brazil's Guilherme Schimidt were the under-81kg bronze medallists.

The under-90kg bronze medals went to Germany's Louis Mai and Italy's Gennaro Pirelli.

Lasha Bekauri successfully defended his title in the men's under-90kg category ©IJF/Mayorova Marina
Lasha Bekauri successfully defended his title in the men's under-90kg category ©IJF/Mayorova Marina

There was also success today for Japan's Mami Asahi, who overcame Russia's Madina Taimazova in the women's under-70kg final.

Rounding off the podium were Germany's Marlene Galandi and France's Morgane Fereol.

Competition in Marrakech continues tomorrow.

Medals will be awarded in the women's under-78kg, women's over-78kg, men's under-100kg and men's over-100kg division.

Watch all the action on Judo TV.