Akari Omori captured the women’s 57kg world title at the Baku World Judo Championships 2026, defeating Eteri Liparteliani in the final on October 6, 2026, at the Baku National Gymnastics Arena, according to full tournament results published by eJudo.
Baku National Gymnastics Arena Final Results
Omori secured the gold medal in the 42-competitor bracket after beating a rigorous international field. Liparteliani of Georgia took the silver medal following a hard-fought contest in the championship match. Ana Viktorija Puljiz of Croatia and Marica Perisic of Serbia claimed the bronze medals on the podium.
Early Round Matches and Elimination Bouts
The opening day of competition featured intense action across the preliminary rounds. Sara Souza of Brazil defeated Binta Nジャイ of Switzerland via Tsuki-komi-makikomi at 2 minutes and 8 seconds. Irina Zueva registered an Osoto-gari victory over Aysenur Budak in 2 minutes and 21 minutes, while Pihla Salonen advanced past Terbish Ariunzaya with a Waza-ari from a Harai-goshi throw during Golden Score at 29 seconds. Marta Garcia-Martin advanced past Shannon Van De Meent when her opponent picked up a third shido at 3 minutes and 4 seconds.
Additional Opening Round Bouts
Pihla Matikainen secured a Waza-ari victory via Ko-uchi-gari against Inbar Shemesh. Adriana Rodriguez-Salvador claimed an ippon win over Olga Mukhina through Hikikomi-gaeshi and Yoko-shiho-gatame at 3 minutes and 33 seconds. Oyungerel Oyunchimeg threw Rian Benavides with an Uchi-mata at 1 minute and 41 seconds. Aselia Toprak outlasted Maria Holguin in Golden Score after earning a third shido at 16 seconds. Jessica Lima closed out her opening match by defeating Lkhagvatogoo Sosorbaram with a combination of Taisen-otoshi and Tani-otoshi at 2 minutes and 44 seconds.
French and German Contenders Finish Equal Fifth
Behind the medalists, the remaining top-eight positions were filled by international contenders. Sarah Leonie Cysique of France and Seija Ballhaus of Germany finished equal fifth after falling in the later stages of the repechage rounds. Wang Nan of China and Momo Tamaoki of Japan secured seventh-place finishes in the final tournament classification.
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