World Championships Juniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Lima, Peru

Fohouo’s Historic Gold Headlines Europe’s Strong Second Day

Europe added another junior world championships title to its tally on the second day of action in Lima. This gold medal carried enormous weight and prestige, as it marked Switzerland’s first-ever junior world title, won by April Lynn Fohouo in the -70kg category. The Swiss judoka fought her way through…

7 October 2025

World Championships Juniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Lima, Peru

Gigauri Flies Solo on Day One in Lima

Japan asserted its supremacy on the opening day of the Junior World Judo Championships 2025 in Lima, capturing three of the five gold medals on offer. Brazil and Georgia claimed the remaining two. Europe’s lone triumph came courtesy of Tornike Gigauri (GEO), who stormed to victory in a dramatic style…

6 October 2025

World Championships Juniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Lima, Peru

Six World Number Ones from Europe Set for Lima 2025

Six European judoka head into the World Junior Judo Championships Lima 2025 as world number ones. Among them, some are also reigning European champions. At the 2024 junior worlds, Europe captured four gold medals. Can the continent do even better this time? Let’s meet some of the most promising European…

3 October 2025