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The 2026 World Judo Championships reached their fifth day of competition at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, hosting bouts in the women’s -70 kg and men’s -90 kg divisions as athletes chase crucial ranking points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, OA Sport reported. Competition gets underway with morning eliminatories before evening medal … Read more
Gimont weekend events feature arts, sports, and solidarity initiatives Gimont’s weekend program centers on an array of local exhibitions, sporting returns, and community fundraisers, featuring activities across the commune. Art exhibitions open at L’Atelier 122 The cultural calendar launches with the vernissage of October’s exhibition, “Parcours de curieuses,” scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at L’Atelier 122. … Read more
Balma Arc Club Sends Five Athletes to Wroclaw for European Cup Five athletes from the Balma Arc Club have qualified for the Run Archery European Cup in Wroclaw, Poland, following a strong finish to their domestic campaign. The continental competition is scheduled to run from Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11, bringing together top … Read more
The 2026 Baku World Judo Championships bring elite international competition to Azerbaijan, featuring high-stakes clashes across multiple weight divisions as global contenders chase world titles. Scheduled from October 4 to October 11, 2026, at the competition venue in Baku, the tournament reaches its fifth day with marquee showdowns in the men’s 90kg and women’s 70kg … Read more
Taiyuan-born athlete Ma Yanan secured two gold medals in canoeing at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, which concluded on October 4. The 27-year-old competitor triumphed in both the women’s 500-meter double canoe and the mixed 500-meter double canoe events, anchoring a strong performance by the delegation from Shanxi Province. Shanxi Athletes Secure Four … Read more
Fourteen-year-old judoka Ignacio Zeballos needs community funding to cover travel, accommodation, and official kit costs ahead of his selection to represent Argentina at the Under-15 Pan American Games in Cancún, Mexico. Local reporting indicates the competition takes place in approximately one month, placing immediate pressure on the athlete’s family and club to secure financial backing. … Read more
Gennaro Pirelli leads the men’s -100kg world ranking and prepares to take the tatami at the Baku World Championships, carrying an athletic identity shaped by his upbringing in Naples. The 26-year-old athlete, who dominated the European championships, credits his entry into the sport to a deliberate intervention by his mother, Antonella, who forced him into … Read more
Georgian judoka Tato Grigalashvili secured his fourth career world title on Wednesday at the World Judo Championships in Baku, defeating Azerbaijan’s Zelim Tckaev in a grueling -81 kg final that stretched into six minutes of prolongation. The victory marks a significant return to the top of the podium for the 26-year-old, who arrived in Baku … Read more
Tato Grigalashvili of Georgia won the 81kg division gold medal at the 2026 World Judo Championships on October 7, 2026, at the Baku National Gymnastics Arena in Azerbaijan, defeating local competitor Zelim Tckaev in the final, as eJudo reported the tournament results from the 48-man bracket. Final Standings and Medals in Baku Grigalashvili secured the … Read more
Georgian middleweight Tato Grigalashvili secured his fourth world title while Japanese judoka Haruka Kaju extended her unbeaten run to 40 contests on day four of the World Judo Championships in Baku. The fourth day of competition at the World Judo Championships brought high-stakes drama to the middleweight categories, where established champions defended their dominance against … Read more