Highlights of World Judo Championships 2026

Silver medallist Assunta Scutto of Italy, gold medallist Koga Wakana of Japan, bronze medallists Shirine Boukli of France and Sabina Giliazova of Russia (from L to R) pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the women's -48kg at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Silver medallist Sherzod Davlatov of Kazakhstan, gold medallist Ahmad Yusifov of Azerbaijan, bronze medallists Nagayama Ryuju of Japan and Giorgi Sardalashvili of Georgia (from L to R) pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's -60kg at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Koga Wakana of Japan (R) competes against Assunta Scutto of Italy during the women's -48kg gold medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Gold medallist Koga Wakana of Japan poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for the women's -48kg at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Ahmad Yusifov of Azerbaijan (top) competes against Sherzod Davlatov of Kazakhstan during the men's -60kg gold medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Koga Wakana of Japan (R) competes against Assunta Scutto of Italy during the women's -48kg gold medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Ahmad Yusifov of Azerbaijan (R) competes against Sherzod Davlatov of Kazakhstan during the men's -60kg gold medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Gold medallist Ahmad Yusifov of Azerbaijan poses for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's -60kg at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Ahmad Yusifov of Azerbaijan (top) competes against Sherzod Davlatov of Kazakhstan during the men's -60kg gold medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)