Lee Claims World Gold as Tasoev Secures His Third World Title in Baku
Hyeonji Lee claimed her first world title at +78kg, defeating former champion Romane Dicko to complete a dominant day. At +100kg, Inal Tasoev delivered a spectacular ippon against home favourite Ushangi Kokauri to secure his third world title and retain the red backpatch.
The Baku World Judo Championships concluded with Hyeonji LEE of Korea claiming her third World title, while Inal TASOEV of Azerbaijan secured his third gold as well. The event wrapped up a remarkable day of competition, showcasing top judokas from around the globe. As the tournament concluded, Azerbaijan passed the IJF flag to Kazakhstan, marking Astana as the hosting city for the 2027 World Championships.
Lee dominated her +78kg final, securing an ippon in every contest en route to her victory. Facing off against former World Champion Romane DICKO, Lee showcased her exceptional groundwork skills, ultimately besting the French judoka with a waza-ari that transitioned into a hold down. The Korean judoka etched her name into history, marking this as her biggest title yet.
In the +100kg category, reigning double World Champion Inal TASOEV also secured his third World title. As the reigning champion, TASOEV entered the final with complete control, and his powerful performance paid off. His formidable opponent was Azerbaijan's Ushangi KOKAURI, who entered the bout with the chance to turn the crowd's energy into his first World gold.
Despite the pressure from the roaring stands, KOKAURI faced an inevitable defeat, as TASOEV delivered a moment of pure judo to score ippon and achieve his third World title.
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