The national judo team arrived today in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, in preparation for the 2026 World Individual Championships, scheduled from October 4 to 11.
Algeria will be represented at this global event by four judokas: Ridouane Driss Massoud in the under 73 kg category, Yasmin Jallab in the under 63 kg category, Qais Moudathir in the under 66 kg category, and Mohamed Mahdi Lili in the over 100 kg category.
The Algerian delegation includes Sara Obeid as the head of the mission, Abdessamad Ihsan Mzari as coach, and doctor Khaled Brahmi, who will provide medical care for the national athletes during the competition.
This participation is of significant importance for the Algerian judokas, as the results of the championship are linked to qualification opportunities for the Olympics, in addition to being a chance to interact with top world champions and gain more experience on the international stage.
The national athletes are looking forward to achieving outstanding results and representing their national colors honorably at this global event, which will gather elite judokas from various countries around the world.
