SportsJudo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov strike gold on opening day in Baku
Wakana Koga won her first world title in the -48kg division by defeating Assunta Scutto in the final. In the -60kg category, home favourite Ahmad Yusifov came from behind to beat Sherzod Davlatov, prompting celebrations among the Baku crowd on a memorable opening day.
Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov strike gold on opening day in Baku