Overview

• Mascha Ballhaus won bronze in the 52 kg category at the Judo World Championships in Budapest after defeating Japan’s Kisomi Omori.
• She lost to Olympic champion Uta Abe in the semifinals before claiming her first victory against Omori in their third meeting.
• This medal represents Ballhaus’s second consecutive World Championship podium following her bronze in Abu Dhabi last year.
• Twin sister Seija Ballhaus, who won European gold in April, will compete in the 57 kg division on Sunday.
• Germany’s squad will compete in the closing mixed-team event following individual competitions.