Akaki Japaridze, the judoka at the center of a severe altercation in the German Judo Bundesliga, has publicly defended his actions after striking opponent Timo Cavelius to the hospital. In statements reported by German media, Japaridze rejected sole responsibility for the escalation that left Cavelius with significant injuries during a team competition. What Happened During ...
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After the heavy fist attack in the Judo Bundesliga on the courtman Timo Cavelius, the reaction of the Georgian fighter Akaki Japaridze is causing indignation. The Judo Bund takes a stand.