Judo News · 2026-09-25 · TATSU WEAR Editorial
Japan topped Hungary Grand Slam with three golds in Budapest Sep. 12-14, while Israel took two and Hershko earned her seventh Grand Slam gold — the form guide before Baku.
What Happened
Hungary Grand Slam ran Sep. 12-14 at Papp László Arena, Budapest — 67 nations, 14 weights. Day 3 finals: Schimidt (BRA, -90kg) ippon seoi-otoshi for third Grand Slam gold, Pavic (CRO, -78kg) Obi-tori-gaeshi for first, Pirelli (ITA, -100kg) second straight, Hershko (ISR, +78kg) harai goshi ippon for seventh, Endovitskii (+100kg) yuko double for fourth.
Medal table: Japan 3-1-3, Russia 2-2-1, Israel 2-0-1, Brazil 1-1-1. Hungary’s home crowd saw Pavic’s debut final and Hershko’s 17th final block.
Why It Matters
Budapest was the last World Judo Tour stop before Baku — form, not just medals, counted. Schimidt’s move to -90kg after surgery and Hershko’s seventh show veterans adapting, not fading.
The Details
- Event: Hungary Grand Slam — Sep. 12-14, Budapest — 14 weights, 67 nations
- Gold: Schimidt -90kg, Pavic -78kg, Pirelli -100kg, Hershko +78kg, Endovitskii +100kg
- Table: Japan 3, Russia 2, Israel 2
What’s Next
Baku Grand Slam is next — Hungary form will be tested. For grappling: ADCC takeaways.