Dushanbe, Tajikistan, hosts the Junior World Championships at the Kasri Tennis Arena, following the success of the Judo Grand Prix. Hui Xinran from China won the -48kg title, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome in Tajikistan. Fukuda Yamato became a double junior world champion at -60kg, while Oi Iroha and Fukuchi Shuntaro also secured victories in their respective categories. The event featured interactions with fans and notable performances from local judokas, including Loiq Kudbudinov's silver medal.