On day 4 of the OTP Bank World Judo Championships in Budapest, Haruka KAJU made her debut in the -63kg category, winning the final against Catherine BEAUCHEMIN-PINARD in a closely contested match. In the -81kg category, Tato GRIGALASHVILI aimed for his fourth title, while Timur ARBUZOV sought redemption after last year's final. ARBUZOV ultimately triumphed with an ippon, marking a potential new era in judo.