After an incredible World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, here are our top ten facts!
The Youngest One
The final day of competition was the Mixed Teams event. The Korean team was unified on this day for the first time in judo, made up of players from the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a bronze medal for the team as they wore the new back patch “COR” to symbolise the teams coming together.Unified Korean team, taking a bronze medal in the Mixed Teams event under their “COR’ back patch. – Rafal Burza
The CoverageGabi Juan
With media coverage increasing year on year within judo, it is amazing to report that the World Judo Championships was televised in over 100 countries around the world, and news coverage reached an outstanding 190 countries.
The 12 European Countries
Europe had a fantastic tournament, racking up a total of 4 gold, 6 silver and 14 bronze medals. These countries included; Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine.23 European Medallists from 12 countries.
The Table Toppers
Japan ruled the standings in Baku, concluding with 7 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. The individual competition for the Japanese was outstanding, and they concluded the World Judo Championships by taking the Mixed Teams title as well. Japan stormed each round, losing a match only in the final against the French team.Japan securing their World Championships takeover with a gold medal in the Mixed Teams event – Rafal Burza
The Sibling Superstars
History was made on multiple occasions during the week. Day two was greatly anticipated as ABE Hifumi (-66kg) and ABE Uta (-52kg) of Japan took the tatami to conquer their categories. The siblings were successful in their respective weight categories, celebrating their gold medals together.
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
The Defending Champions
ABE Hifumi (JPN) not only had the pleasure of taking the World title on the same day as his sister, but defended his title for the second year in a row. Similarly, his team mate, TAKATO Naohisa in the -60kg weight category also defended his World title, making it his third gold medal. The third defending Champion was Frenchwoman Clarisse AGBEGNENOU, claiming her third gold medal also.
ABE Hifumi (JPN) defending his World title. – Rafal Burza
TAKATO Naohisa (JPN) securing a third World title in the -60kg category. – Rafal Burza
The final day of competition was the Mixed Teams event. The Korean team was unified on this day for the first time in judo, made up of players from the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a bronze medal for the team as they wore the new back patch “COR” to symbolise the teams coming together.Unified Korean team, taking a bronze medal in the Mixed Teams event under their “COR’ back patch. – Rafal Burza
Without the presence of the former World Champion, Teddy RINER, the title was open for the first time in eleven years. 2018 was the year of change, and the young, athletic Georgian athlete, Guram TUSHISHVILI stole the show. With a tremendous display of judo against his larger opponents, TUSHISHVILI proved that his technique and agility was no match for his opponents.Guram TUSHISHVILI (GEO) is the new World Champion in the +100kg category – Rafal Burza
The CoverageGabi Juan
With media coverage increasing year on year within judo, it is amazing to report that the World Judo Championships was televised in over 100 countries around the world, and news coverage reached an outstanding 190 countries.
The 12 European Countries
Europe had a fantastic tournament, racking up a total of 4 gold, 6 silver and 14 bronze medals. These countries included; Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine.23 European Medallists from 12 countries.
The Table Toppers
Japan ruled the standings in Baku, concluding with 7 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. The individual competition for the Japanese was outstanding, and they concluded the World Judo Championships by taking the Mixed Teams title as well. Japan stormed each round, losing a match only in the final against the French team.Japan securing their World Championships takeover with a gold medal in the Mixed Teams event – Rafal Burza
The Sibling Superstars
History was made on multiple occasions during the week. Day two was greatly anticipated as ABE Hifumi (-66kg) and ABE Uta (-52kg) of Japan took the tatami to conquer their categories. The siblings were successful in their respective weight categories, celebrating their gold medals together.
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
The Defending Champions
ABE Hifumi (JPN) not only had the pleasure of taking the World title on the same day as his sister, but defended his title for the second year in a row. Similarly, his team mate, TAKATO Naohisa in the -60kg weight category also defended his World title, making it his third gold medal. The third defending Champion was Frenchwoman Clarisse AGBEGNENOU, claiming her third gold medal also.
ABE Hifumi (JPN) defending his World title. – Rafal Burza
TAKATO Naohisa (JPN) securing a third World title in the -60kg category. – Rafal Burza
The final day of competition was the Mixed Teams event. The Korean team was unified on this day for the first time in judo, made up of players from the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a bronze medal for the team as they wore the new back patch “COR” to symbolise the teams coming together.Unified Korean team, taking a bronze medal in the Mixed Teams event under their “COR’ back patch. – Rafal Burza
As a favourite coming in, we had no doubt Clarisse AGBEGNENOU would be on her A-game in the -63kg category. The athlete performed as strong and confident as ever, truly believing that she would leave Baku as the World Champion, and she did. This makes it her third World Champion title, an incredible feat for the French judoka.Clarisse AGBEGNENOU (FRA) takes her third World Championship title in the -63kg category – Rafal Burza
The Takeover
Without the presence of the former World Champion, Teddy RINER, the title was open for the first time in eleven years. 2018 was the year of change, and the young, athletic Georgian athlete, Guram TUSHISHVILI stole the show. With a tremendous display of judo against his larger opponents, TUSHISHVILI proved that his technique and agility was no match for his opponents.Guram TUSHISHVILI (GEO) is the new World Champion in the +100kg category – Rafal Burza
The CoverageGabi Juan
With media coverage increasing year on year within judo, it is amazing to report that the World Judo Championships was televised in over 100 countries around the world, and news coverage reached an outstanding 190 countries.
The 12 European Countries
Europe had a fantastic tournament, racking up a total of 4 gold, 6 silver and 14 bronze medals. These countries included; Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine.23 European Medallists from 12 countries.
The Table Toppers
Japan ruled the standings in Baku, concluding with 7 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. The individual competition for the Japanese was outstanding, and they concluded the World Judo Championships by taking the Mixed Teams title as well. Japan stormed each round, losing a match only in the final against the French team.Japan securing their World Championships takeover with a gold medal in the Mixed Teams event – Rafal Burza
The Sibling Superstars
History was made on multiple occasions during the week. Day two was greatly anticipated as ABE Hifumi (-66kg) and ABE Uta (-52kg) of Japan took the tatami to conquer their categories. The siblings were successful in their respective weight categories, celebrating their gold medals together.
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
The Defending Champions
ABE Hifumi (JPN) not only had the pleasure of taking the World title on the same day as his sister, but defended his title for the second year in a row. Similarly, his team mate, TAKATO Naohisa in the -60kg weight category also defended his World title, making it his third gold medal. The third defending Champion was Frenchwoman Clarisse AGBEGNENOU, claiming her third gold medal also.
ABE Hifumi (JPN) defending his World title. – Rafal Burza
TAKATO Naohisa (JPN) securing a third World title in the -60kg category. – Rafal Burza
The final day of competition was the Mixed Teams event. The Korean team was unified on this day for the first time in judo, made up of players from the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a bronze medal for the team as they wore the new back patch “COR” to symbolise the teams coming together.Unified Korean team, taking a bronze medal in the Mixed Teams event under their “COR’ back patch. – Rafal Burza
Spain hailed a new World Champion on day 5 of the tournament in the -90kg category. After an incredibly tough day and an exhausting final, Nikoloz SHERAZADISHVILI was able to walk off the mat to family and friends, as well as an emotional coach, Joaquín Ruiz QUINO, later dedicating the medal to him. A terrific first World title for the men!First mens World title for Spain. Nikoloz SHERAZADISHVILI (ESP) celebrates with coach, Joaquín Ruiz QUINO in the -90kg category – Rafal Burza
The Third Title
As a favourite coming in, we had no doubt Clarisse AGBEGNENOU would be on her A-game in the -63kg category. The athlete performed as strong and confident as ever, truly believing that she would leave Baku as the World Champion, and she did. This makes it her third World Champion title, an incredible feat for the French judoka.Clarisse AGBEGNENOU (FRA) takes her third World Championship title in the -63kg category – Rafal Burza
The Takeover
Without the presence of the former World Champion, Teddy RINER, the title was open for the first time in eleven years. 2018 was the year of change, and the young, athletic Georgian athlete, Guram TUSHISHVILI stole the show. With a tremendous display of judo against his larger opponents, TUSHISHVILI proved that his technique and agility was no match for his opponents.Guram TUSHISHVILI (GEO) is the new World Champion in the +100kg category – Rafal Burza
The CoverageGabi Juan
With media coverage increasing year on year within judo, it is amazing to report that the World Judo Championships was televised in over 100 countries around the world, and news coverage reached an outstanding 190 countries.
The 12 European Countries
Europe had a fantastic tournament, racking up a total of 4 gold, 6 silver and 14 bronze medals. These countries included; Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine.23 European Medallists from 12 countries.
The Table Toppers
Japan ruled the standings in Baku, concluding with 7 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. The individual competition for the Japanese was outstanding, and they concluded the World Judo Championships by taking the Mixed Teams title as well. Japan stormed each round, losing a match only in the final against the French team.Japan securing their World Championships takeover with a gold medal in the Mixed Teams event – Rafal Burza
The Sibling Superstars
History was made on multiple occasions during the week. Day two was greatly anticipated as ABE Hifumi (-66kg) and ABE Uta (-52kg) of Japan took the tatami to conquer their categories. The siblings were successful in their respective weight categories, celebrating their gold medals together.
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
The Defending Champions
ABE Hifumi (JPN) not only had the pleasure of taking the World title on the same day as his sister, but defended his title for the second year in a row. Similarly, his team mate, TAKATO Naohisa in the -60kg weight category also defended his World title, making it his third gold medal. The third defending Champion was Frenchwoman Clarisse AGBEGNENOU, claiming her third gold medal also.
ABE Hifumi (JPN) defending his World title. – Rafal Burza
TAKATO Naohisa (JPN) securing a third World title in the -60kg category. – Rafal Burza
The final day of competition was the Mixed Teams event. The Korean team was unified on this day for the first time in judo, made up of players from the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a bronze medal for the team as they wore the new back patch “COR” to symbolise the teams coming together.Unified Korean team, taking a bronze medal in the Mixed Teams event under their “COR’ back patch. – Rafal Burza
Daria BILODID (UKR) got the ball rolling on the first day of the tournament and not only did she take the World Champion title but she is the youngest in history at only 17 years-old. The -48kg star wasted no time in her contests to move through to the next round, landing a final contest against the then current World Champion, TONAKI Funa (JPN).Youngest World Champion to date, Daria BILODID (UKR) in the -48kg category – Rafal Burza
The First One
Spain hailed a new World Champion on day 5 of the tournament in the -90kg category. After an incredibly tough day and an exhausting final, Nikoloz SHERAZADISHVILI was able to walk off the mat to family and friends, as well as an emotional coach, Joaquín Ruiz QUINO, later dedicating the medal to him. A terrific first World title for the men!First mens World title for Spain. Nikoloz SHERAZADISHVILI (ESP) celebrates with coach, Joaquín Ruiz QUINO in the -90kg category – Rafal Burza
The Third Title
As a favourite coming in, we had no doubt Clarisse AGBEGNENOU would be on her A-game in the -63kg category. The athlete performed as strong and confident as ever, truly believing that she would leave Baku as the World Champion, and she did. This makes it her third World Champion title, an incredible feat for the French judoka.Clarisse AGBEGNENOU (FRA) takes her third World Championship title in the -63kg category – Rafal Burza
The Takeover
Without the presence of the former World Champion, Teddy RINER, the title was open for the first time in eleven years. 2018 was the year of change, and the young, athletic Georgian athlete, Guram TUSHISHVILI stole the show. With a tremendous display of judo against his larger opponents, TUSHISHVILI proved that his technique and agility was no match for his opponents.Guram TUSHISHVILI (GEO) is the new World Champion in the +100kg category – Rafal Burza
The CoverageGabi Juan
With media coverage increasing year on year within judo, it is amazing to report that the World Judo Championships was televised in over 100 countries around the world, and news coverage reached an outstanding 190 countries.
The 12 European Countries
Europe had a fantastic tournament, racking up a total of 4 gold, 6 silver and 14 bronze medals. These countries included; Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine.23 European Medallists from 12 countries.
The Table Toppers
Japan ruled the standings in Baku, concluding with 7 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. The individual competition for the Japanese was outstanding, and they concluded the World Judo Championships by taking the Mixed Teams title as well. Japan stormed each round, losing a match only in the final against the French team.Japan securing their World Championships takeover with a gold medal in the Mixed Teams event – Rafal Burza
The Sibling Superstars
History was made on multiple occasions during the week. Day two was greatly anticipated as ABE Hifumi (-66kg) and ABE Uta (-52kg) of Japan took the tatami to conquer their categories. The siblings were successful in their respective weight categories, celebrating their gold medals together.
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
A double victory for the ABE siblings of Japan in the -52kg and -66kg categories – Rafal Burza
The Defending Champions
ABE Hifumi (JPN) not only had the pleasure of taking the World title on the same day as his sister, but defended his title for the second year in a row. Similarly, his team mate, TAKATO Naohisa in the -60kg weight category also defended his World title, making it his third gold medal. The third defending Champion was Frenchwoman Clarisse AGBEGNENOU, claiming her third gold medal also.
ABE Hifumi (JPN) defending his World title. – Rafal Burza
TAKATO Naohisa (JPN) securing a third World title in the -60kg category. – Rafal Burza
The final day of competition was the Mixed Teams event. The Korean team was unified on this day for the first time in judo, made up of players from the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a bronze medal for the team as they wore the new back patch “COR” to symbolise the teams coming together.Unified Korean team, taking a bronze medal in the Mixed Teams event under their “COR’ back patch. – Rafal Burza
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