News Summary:
The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 concluded on September 13 in Budapest, marking three days of high-level competition with athletes from 67 nations demonstrating the intensity, technical quality, and competitive depth characteristic of the World Judo Tour. Earlier on September 13, Pavić, 25, secured gold in the −78 kg category, turning the final around and building on a strong European circuit record which includes the 2022 European U23 championship and a 2025 Sarajevo European Open victory. Previously, on September 12, Hojo captured gold in the -81 kg category; formidable athletes like Simin, 21, who won his first grand prix title in Lima in 2025 and claimed bronze at the 2026 European Championships, competed in the event. Also on September 12, Elisavet Teltsidou (GRE) claimed her fifth Grand Slam gold in the -70 kg final against Kaillany Cardoso (BRA), who entered the final after a strong 2026 campaign, securing junior world silver in 2023, bronze at the 2025 Guadalajara Grand Prix, and silver at the La Nucia Benidorm European Open and Lima Panamerican Open in 2026. This followed Mammadaliyev's victory in the -73 kg category, with Mammadaliyev entering the final as the seventh-ranked athlete globally, having previously earned bronze at the 2025 European Championships, silver at the Baku Grand Slam, and bronze at the Paris Grand Slam.
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