Highlights of 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku

(L to R) Silver medalist Michaela Polleres of Austria, gold medalist Ai Tsunoda Roustant of Spain, bronze medalists Giovanna Scoccimarro of Germany and Madina Taimazova of Russia pose on the podium for the women's -70kg at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Ai Tsunoda Roustant (front) of Spain competes against Michaela Polleres of Austria in the women's -70kg gold medal match at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Boris Rutovic of Serbia (bottom) fights against Maxime-Gael Ngayap Hambou of France during the men's -90kg bronze medal match at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Giovanna Scoccimarro (top) of Germany competes against Nauana Silva of Brazil in the women's -70kg bronze medal match at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

(L to R) Silver medalist Tajima Goki of Japan, gold medalist Murao Sanshiro of Japan, bronze medalists Murad Fatiyev of Azerbaijan and Boris Rutovic of Serbia pose on the podium for the men's -90kg at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Murao Sanshiro (left) of Japan fights against Tajima Goki of Japan in the men's -90kg gold medal final at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Murao Sanshiro (R) of Japan fights against Tajima Goki of Japan in the men's -90kg gold medal final at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)