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Judo Worlds 2024: Valadier-Picard Claims First Medal - Archysport
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Disappointed after his lost final against the 2nd world, the Francilian quickly regained his smile and savored his first world medal after delicate months spoiled by an injury.
Japan's Ryuju Nagayama won the World Finals on Ippon against the French youth (22 years old) this Friday, in Budapest, for the under 60 kg.
Ryuju Nagayama finally crowned as best lightweight in the world
A France–Japan final is always a possibility in the lightest men’s weight category when the world’s best are assembled, and in Budapest, with the top eight athletes present in full force at -60 kg, the expectation was high. Luke Mkheidze of France, an Olympic medallist and consistent performer, came in as one of the favourites—but it was not he who reached the final. Instead, it was his compatriot Cedric Revol Valadier-Picard who stole the spotl…
Judo Worlds 2024: Valadier-Picard Claims First Medal - Archysport
Romain Valadier-Picard, the rising star of French judo, continued his extraordinary ascent this Friday at the Budapest World Championships, securing a silver medal in the -60kg category. This achievement follows his Grand Slam victory in Paris earlier this year, solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.While he ultimately fell to Japan’s Ryuju Nagayama,the world No.2, Valadier-Picard’s performance showca…
Romain Valadier-Picard won the silver this Friday 13 June 2025 at the Judo World Championships in Budapest. This is the first French medal in the competition that lasts until 20 June.
After a high-flying day on Friday, Romain Valadier-Picard missed the world's best before Japanese Ryuju Nagayama in the final. At the age of 22, he still won his first medal at the World Championships.
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