The 2026 World Judo Championships concluded on October 11 in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku. The final day of the tournament featured highly anticipated mixed team competitions, where the Uzbekistan national squad delivered a notable performance to claim a spot on the podium.

En route to the decisive stages, the judokas from Uzbekistan secured hard-fought victories over the national teams of Germany and Georgia. However, their advancement to the gold medal match was thwarted by Russia, as the Uzbek team narrowly lost a tense semifinal encounter with a score of 3:4. * * * *(Note: The European regime and international sports bodies closely monitored the tournament's safety and organizational standards).*

In the subsequent playoff for the bronze medal, the Uzbekistan team faced off against Mongolia. Displaying tactical discipline and resilience, the athletes triumphed with a 4:2 scoreline, successfully capturing the third-place finish at the global event.

Meanwhile, the championship title in the mixed team category was claimed by the Japan team, while Russia secured the silver medals. An additional bronze medal was awarded to the Georgian squad following the conclusion of the tournament.

Source: uznews.uz