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Japan Clinches Team Title and Tops Medal Table at Lima Junior World Judo Championships

Visiting delegations praised Peru's organization and venue quality throughout the meet.

Overview

  • Japan won the team event in Lima, with France taking silver and Brazil and the IJF selection earning bronze at the Coliseo Eduardo Dibós.
  • Japan led the overall medal table with 11 medals (5 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze), followed by Brazil with 5 (2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) and the IJF team with 7 (1 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze).
  • Recent individual finals crowned Milan Bulaja (-100kg), Celia Cancano (+78kg), Bislan Katamardov (+100kg), María Hanstede (+78kg) and Jesse Barbosa (-90kg) as champions.
  • Athletes including Savita Russo and Giovanna Andrade highlighted high-quality tatamis, smooth logistics, strong accommodation and transport, and the warmth of Peruvian fans.
  • Medal ceremonies drew CPJ leaders Carlos Zegarra Presser and Antonio Castro, French ambassador Nathalie Kennedy and IPD official Roger Príncipe, as organizers led by María Martínez Murciego earned broad praise.