Two athletes from SV Halle are set to compete at the upcoming Judo World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, where they will face international fields in their respective weight classes, according to lsb-sachsen-anhalt.de. The tournament brings together elite competitors from around the globe, with preliminary bouts scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. local time (MESZ) and final blocks starting at 4:00 p.m.
Friederike Stolze Debuts in the -63 kg Category
Friederike Stolze opens the competition for SV Halle on October 7, stepping onto the mat at 9:00 a.m. MESZ in the -63 kg division. The tournament marks a major career milestone for the fighter, who earned the title of military world champion earlier in 2025. According to lsb-sachsen-anhalt.de, this appearance represents her first-ever participation in a senior World Championships on the international stage.
Miriam Butkereit Enters Baku as a Top Medal Contender
Miriam Butkereit follows a day later in the -70 kg division, scheduled to compete on October 8 starting at 9:00 a.m. MESZ. The 28-year-old travels to Azerbaijan carrying significant momentum from major international podium finishes. Lsb-sachsen-anhalt.de reported that Butkereit arrives as both the reigning Olympic silver medalist from the 2024 Paris Games and a bronze medalist from the 2025 World Championships held in Budapest, placing her firmly among the tournament favorites in her weight category.
Mixed Team Competition Scheduled for October 11
Both Halle athletes could return to the tatami following their individual divisions. On October 11, Baku plays host to the mixed team competition, where female and national male judoka join forces to compete under their country’s flag. Preliminary rounds for the team event begin at 8:00 a.m. MESZ, with the medal finals slated for 4:00 p.m. MESZ, as detailed by lsb-sachsen-anhalt.de. The Landessportbund Sachsen-Anhalt issued public statements wishing both Stolze and Butkereit success alongside the wider German Judo Federation (DJB) delegation.
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