German judoka in hospital after being assaulted by opponent
German Olympic judoka Timo Cavelius was hospitalized with a reported broken jaw and lost two teeth after being assaulted after a Bundesliga fight by an opponent who could face a life ban for it. Cavelius, who competes for serial champions Abensburg, was attacked by JC Leipzig fighter Akaki Japaridze of Georgia after winning their second fight in a team event on Saturday.
German judoka Timo Cavelius was hospitalized after being assaulted by his opponent Akaki Japaridze during a Bundesliga fight. Cavelius reportedly suffered a broken jaw and lost two teeth following the incident, which occurred on Saturday. Japaridze, representing JC Leipzig, has been accused of hitting Cavelius three times with his fist following a provocative celebratory gesture from the German Olympic judoka.
The Leipzig club expressed their disapproval of the violence in a statement on Instagram, emphasizing their commitment to respect, tolerance, fairness, and mutual respect in the sport. The club may face sanctions, including a fine, while Japaridze could face a life ban from the International Judo Federation. Cavelius, who participated in the 2024 Olympics in Paris and is preparing for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, is currently sidelined and unable to earn ranking points due to the incident.
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