Georgia make history with first Mixed Team World title on emotional final day in Budapest

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Georgia make history with first Mixed Team World title on emotional final day in Budapest  Georgia defeats Korea in a thrilling final to win its first ever Mixed Team gold. Tushishvili, Liparteliani, and Bekauri led a passionate team to victory. An unforgettable finale to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/21/georgia-make-history-with-first-mixed-team-world-title-on-emotional-final-day-in-budapest  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Today in beautiful Budapest at the OTP Bank World Judo Championships,

00:04the mixed team competition is about more than medals.

00:08It's about team spirit, unity and the values at the heart of judo.

00:13Expect big throws, big emotions and unforgettable moments

00:17as athletes fight not for themselves but for each other.

00:23In the semi-final, Japan led early against strong contenders Georgia

00:28in an intense contest.

00:30But big throws from Georgian heavyweight Guram Tushishvili

00:34and freshly crowned world champion Itiri Lippatiliani flip the script.

00:41Having built momentum, Georgia powered through with another epon

00:45from Michele Bakbakashvili.

00:49Utana Terada tried to even the score for Team Japan.

00:54But then in a repeat of the Olympic final, Lasha Bakaori emerged victorious,

00:59driving the passionate Georgian team into the world final with commanding style.

01:07The Republic of Korea team delivered a dominant performance in their semi-final against Germany,

01:13sweeping to victory 4-0.

01:15With sharp technique, relentless pressure and outstanding team spirit,

01:18they left no room for doubt and secured their place in the final in emphatic fashion.

01:28It was the Republic of Korea versus Georgia in the final, contending for the gold medal.

01:33Who would rewrite history?

01:38Lee ensured Korea led with a nippon, setting the tone with a confident performance.

01:43But fresh off her world championship win, Lippatiliani evened the score.

01:48Bhakbakashvili held his way to victory, and Shanturia took home another win for Team Georgia.

01:57At 3-1, it was left to double Olympic champion Lasha Bakaori to take it home for his team.

02:04Gold for Georgia, and a new chapter written in world judo history.

02:09We are so happy in the world now, because it is the first time in our history, bro.

02:16We are Georgians, we are the best!

02:18Go man!

02:20Go man!

02:20IJF president Mr. Marius Wieser awarded the gold trophy.

02:26Mrs. Filomena Fortes, IOC member, awarded the gold medals.

02:30And Mr. Max Hervé-Georges, director of international partnerships of the IJF, awarded the silver trophy.

02:41What an incredible celebration of judo it's been here at the OTP Bank World Judo Championships,

02:48delivering world-class action and true judo spirit.

02:53From Budapest, Hungary.

02:55Until next time, thank you for watching.

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