Two unforgettable World Championship titles on a historic Day 1 in Budapest 2025

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Two unforgettable World Championship titles on a historic Day 1 in Budapest 2025  Assunta Scutto completes her World medal set with long-awaited gold, while Ryuju Nagayama finally captures the -60kg crown on his sixth attempt. An electrifying start to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/14/two-unforgettable-world-championship-titles-on-a-historic-day-1-in-budapest-2025  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Welcome to Budapest, where new legends will rise at the OTP Bank World Judo Championships Hungary 2025.

00:07Before the competition started, the IJF held their congress at the beautiful Varket Bazar,

00:12where IJF President Mr. Marius Wieser stood for re-election unopposed

00:15and was applauded by the National Federation Presidents and General Secretaries as his election was duly ratified.

00:21At the Pap Laszlo Arena, the crowds were waiting in anticipation to watch their favourite judoka claim their red backpatches.

00:35At under 48kg, Italiza Suntaskuto claimed her place in the final with impressive judo all morning.

00:42Her second time in a world final. Could she finally take the gold?

00:46Meeting her there was Kazakhstan's Abiba Abujakinova.

00:54The Kazakh was in fantastic form, with impressive footwork throughout the day.

00:59But would that be enough to earn her the title?

01:03Heading out for the gold medal match, it was anyone's game.

01:07Nearing the end of the contest, Suntaskuto scored a yuko to lead,

01:10and soon after countered an attack, scoring Ippon to claim the world title.

01:16Two bronzes, a silver, and finally the gold.

01:20An emotional victory to complete her collection.

01:26Taishan Group Chairman and Founder and IJF Honorary Vice President Mr. Bianjili Yang awarded the medals.

01:36I'm very happy. I don't believe it. I don't know.

01:40You don't believe it?

01:41My coach, my family, my gym, my everybody. Thank you, thank you.

01:48In the under 60 kilograms category, Romain Valadier Picard secured his first time in a world final here in Budapest.

01:57An impressive feat for the 22-year-old.

02:03But facing him was the far more experienced Ryuji Nagayama.

02:07Could his sixth attempt for the world title finally be the one?

02:10In the gold medal match, Nagayama was dominant.

02:20Two Wazari scores finally taking him to the pinnacle of the under 60 kilograms,

02:24and earning him the red backpatch at long last.

02:28A performance built on precision, patience, and years of determination.

02:32This is my sixth world championships, and I finally have a gold medal.

02:39And believe me, it feels good.

02:42China National Olympic Committee Vice President Mr. Zhu Jingqiang awarded the medals.

02:53It's been an incredible first day here in Budapest.

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