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Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Nagayama, Scutto win gold at world judo championships
BUDAPEST: Gold medalist Italy's Assunta Scutto celebrates on the podium after the women's -48kgs final bout of the Judo World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. – AFP BUDAPEST: Japan's Ryuju Nagayama won his first world title on Friday in the men's -60kg at the world judo championships as Italy's Assunta Scutto won the women's -48kg title. After winning his first bout on penalties, Nagayama—a bronze medalist at last year's Paris Olympics—was then imperious for the rest of the day. In the final against promising Frenchman Romain Valadier-Picard, the 29-year-old Japanese judoka stepped up a notch in the second half of the bout to win by ippon. Ten years after his junior title, Nagayama finally reached the top step of a world championship podium after finishing third twice. In the women's category, Scutto defeated Azerbaijan's Abiba Abuzhakynova in the final. Last year's world silver medalist and a bronze medalist the previous two years, the 23-year-old judoka completes her collection with world gold. – AFP
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two unforgettable World Championship titles on a historic Day 1 in Budapest 2025
Welcome to Budapest, where new legends will rise at the OTP BANK World Judo Championships Hungary 2025. Before the competition started, the IJF held their Congress at the beautiful Varkert Bazar where IJF President, Mr Vizer stood for re-election unopposed and was applauded by the national federation presidents and general secretaries as his election was duly ratified. At the Papp László Arena, the crowds were waiting in anticipation to watch their favourite judoka claim their red back patches. In -48kg, Italy's Assunta SCUTTO claimed her place in the final with impressive judo all morning. Her second time in a World final, could she finally take the gold? Meeting her there was Kazakhstan's Abiba ABUZHAKYNOVA. The Kazakh was in fantastic form, with impressive footwork throughout the day, but would that be enough to earn her the title? Heading out for the gold medal match, it was anyone's game. Nearing the end of the contest, SCUTTO scored a yuko to lead the contest and soon after countered an attack, scoring ippon to claim the World title. Two bronzes, a silver, and finally a gold. An emotional victory to complete her collection. Taishan Group Chairman & Founder, IJF Hon Vice President Mr BIAN Zhiliang awarded the medals. I'm really happy, I don't believe it. My coach, my family, my gym, everybody, thank you, thank you!In the -60kg category, Romain VALADIER PICARD secured his first time in a World final here in Budapest. An impressive feat for the 22 year old. But facing him was the far more experienced Ryuju NAGAYAMA - could his sixth attempt for the World title finally be the one? In the gold medal match, Nagayama was dominant. Two waza-ari scores, finally taking him to the pinnacle of the -60kg. And earning him the red backpatch at long last. A performance built on precision, patience, and years of determination. This is my sixth World Championships and I finally have a gold medal and believe me it feels good. CHN NOC Vice President Mr ZHOU Jinqiang awarded the medals. It's been an incredible first day here in Budapest.
