Germany Enters Worlds with High Hopes in Women’s Judo

Overview of the 2021 World Judo Championships in Budapest

The 2021 World Judo Championships in Budapest, taking place from June 13-20, will feature an impressive 565 athletes from 93 nations, including the German Judo Association.

Germany’s Squad & Expectations

Germany will send a team of nine women and eight men, with five women ranked among the world’s top 8 in their respective weight classes. National coach Claudiu Pusa has high expectations for his women’s team:

“The grapes hang very high, but I expect the women to get involved in the front and hope that everyone will fight in the spotlight.”

He added, “The women [in the] rankings have the potential to get involved in the front and hope that everyone will fight in the spotlight.”

Germany’s Female Lineup

• MPI Ky-myi Htjgis (-46 kg), seeded 6th
• Brzc’S NI Brzc (-57 kg), silver medalist in 2019
• Gmix Ydohl Wtbg (-86 kg), seeded 7th
• Mzehqhixmm Rlfzhx (-72 kg), silver medalist in 2019
• Sitzmx Iprflwdewh (-52 kg), seeded 5th

Mixed Team Event & Beyond

Additionally, Germany has nominated two judokas for the mixed team event. The true spirit of judo lies in its global participation and unity:

“Judo is not just a sport; it’s a way of life. It’s about respect, discipline, and mutual growth.”

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The sport of judo was founded by Jigoro Kano in Japan in 1882, with the first World Championships being held in 1956.

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To follow the World Judo Championships live, visit the International Judo Federation’s official website (ijf.org) for real-time results and updates.

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