Day 3 of the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest delivered unforgettable moments, headlined by Eteri Liparteliani’s historic triumph for Georgia and Gaba’s golden score victory for Brazil.
Liparteliani Claims Landmark Title for Georgia
In the women’s -57 kg category, all eyes were on Japan’s Momo Tamaoki, a seasoned judoka with World bronze and silver medals to her name, seeking her first World Championship title. After advancing through the preliminaries with precision, Tamaoki reached her second career final, setting up a high-stakes clash against Georgia’s Eteri Liparteliani.
Liparteliani, competing in her first World Championship final, showcased an explosive and fearless style throughout the day. The Georgian judoka impressed spectators with dynamic techniques and unwavering confidence on the tatami.
In the final, Liparteliani took control from the outset. Scoring two decisive waza-ari, she sealed a dominant victory and secured the coveted red backpatch worn by World Champions. The Budapest crowd erupted as she became Georgia’s first-ever female World Judo Champion—a historic milestone for the nation and a defining moment in Liparteliani’s career.
Gaba Clinches Gold for Brazil in Men’s Final
In the men’s division, Brazil’s Daniel Cargnin aimed to improve on his previous bronze medal by capturing gold. Standing in his way was Gaba, whose determined path to the final had already turned heads.
The final was a tense affair, with both judokas cautious yet aggressive, leading to golden score overtime. With the next point determining the champion, it was Gaba who seized the moment. A perfectly executed waza-ari brought the contest to an end and secured Brazil’s gold.
The dramatic finish capped off a fearless and unforgettable run for Gaba, as he climbed to the top of the podium and earned the title of World Champion.
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