Budapest 2025 Judo World Championships: Liparteliani & Gaba Claim Gold; Japan Tops Medals Table
Georgia’s Eteri Liparteliani Wins -57 kg Title, First Gold for Her Country
In a tactical and hard-fought contest, 25-year-old Georgian judoka Eteri Liparteliani claimed the -57 kg world title in Budapest. The number two world ranked Liparteliani outclassed double world medalist Momo Tamaoki of Japan with a decisive waza-ari.
Adding to her Olympic bronze in Paris 2024, this victory marks Liparteliani’s first world title and the first gold medal for Georgia in the ongoing championships.
A delighted Liparteliani said, “This is an incredible moment for me and my country. I’ve worked so hard for this, and it’s an honour to bring Georgia its first gold in this championship.”
Bronze Medals for Nascimento (Brazil) and Cysics (France)
- Brazil’s Shirlen Nascimento
- France’s Sarah Cysics
France’s Joan-Benjamin Gaba Triumphs in -73 kg, Adds to Olympic Glory
Joan-Benjamin Gaba continued his impressive form by winning the -73 kg gold medal. The 24-year-old, already an Olympic gold (mixed team) and silver medalist, beat Brazilian Daniel Cargnin with a strategic waza-ari.
Reflecting on his victory, Gaba stated, “Winning gold here in Budapest is a fantastic feeling. I’m enjoying a great run in my career, and I look forward to continuing this momentum.”
Bronze Medalists: Ishihara (Japan) & Kvantiidze (Egypt)
- Japanese judoka Tatsuki Ishihara
- Emirati Otari Kvantiidze
Japan Leads Medals Table, Brazil Tops Latin America
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| France | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Italy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Brazil Celebrates Its First Medals in Budapest 2025
Those responsible for the first medals of the #TimeBrasil In the Judo World Cup 2025! 👏🇧🇷🥈 Daniel Cargnin (73kg)
🥉 Shirlen Nascimento (57kg)