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A judoka in a blue judogi and an opponent in white grip each other’s sleeves during a bout.

A World Final Earned the Hard Way for Spain’s D...

Spain’s David Garcia Torne fought through injury and adversity to claim -66kg silver at the World Judo Championships in Baku.

A World Final Earned the Hard Way for Spain’s D...

Spain’s David Garcia Torne fought through injury and adversity to claim -66kg silver at the World Judo Championships in Baku.

A judoka in a blue gi throws an opponent in a white gi during a judo contest on a brightly lit mat.

Abe Seals Fifth World Crown with Explosive Seoi...

Hifumi Abe won his fifth -66 kg world title in Baku, throwing Spain’s David Garcia Torne for Ippon with a decisive Seoi-nage.

Abe Seals Fifth World Crown with Explosive Seoi...

Hifumi Abe won his fifth -66 kg world title in Baku, throwing Spain’s David Garcia Torne for Ippon with a decisive Seoi-nage.

A judoka in a white judogi lifts an opponent in a blue judogi during a standing exchange on a yellow and red tatami.

Toro Soler’s Breakthrough Medal Tests Abe in Baku

Ariane Toro Soler earned her first world medal after a determined -52 kg final against Uta Abe, while European rivals also took bronze in Baku.

Toro Soler’s Breakthrough Medal Tests Abe in Baku

Ariane Toro Soler earned her first world medal after a determined -52 kg final against Uta Abe, while European rivals also took bronze in Baku.

A smiling judoka in a white gi gives a thumbs-up, surrounded by action images of athletes competing in white and blue gis.

Liparteliani Sets the Pace in a Loaded -57 kg F...

Reigning world champion Eteri Liparteliani leads a fierce -57 kg World Championships field featuring Cysique, Nelson Levy and Japan’s contenders.

Liparteliani Sets the Pace in a Loaded -57 kg F...

Reigning world champion Eteri Liparteliani leads a fierce -57 kg World Championships field featuring Cysique, Nelson Levy and Japan’s contenders.

Judoka in blue and white uniforms being thrown and falling across a brightly lit mat against a dark arena-style background.

Asadulloev Faces a Relentless -73 kg Test

Muhiddin Asadulloev leads a deep -73 kg World Championships field featuring Lasha Shavdatuashvili, Daniel Cargnin and Joan-Benjamin Gaba.

Asadulloev Faces a Relentless -73 kg Test

Muhiddin Asadulloev leads a deep -73 kg World Championships field featuring Lasha Shavdatuashvili, Daniel Cargnin and Joan-Benjamin Gaba.

Two judoka in white and blue gis fight on the tatami as a scoreboard glows behind them.

Yusifov’s comeback ignites Baku’s -60 kg final

Ahmad Yusifov recovered from Waza-ari down against Sherzod Davlatov to win the -60 kg world title in front of the Baku crowd.

Yusifov’s comeback ignites Baku’s -60 kg final

Ahmad Yusifov recovered from Waza-ari down against Sherzod Davlatov to win the -60 kg world title in front of the Baku crowd.

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