Day one in Lima delivered five thrilling champions. Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu and Pihla Salonen claimed gold, with several celebrating their first Grand Prix titles as the new Olympic qualification cycle got underway.
By Euronews with IJF
Published on
15/08/2026 - 9:41 GMT+2
Welcome to Lima for the opening day of the Judo Grand Prix!
In -48kg, Assunta SCUTTO faced Maria Celia LABORDE. The reigning World Champion managed a clever turnover and held LABORDE down for victory, earning her very first Grand Prix gold medal.
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