Akaki Japaridze assaults Timo Cavelius after a Bundesliga judo match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
German judoka Timo Cavelius was hospitalized following an assault by opponent Akaki Japaridze during a Bundesliga team event on Saturday. After losing his second fight to Cavelius, Japaridze punched the Abensburg athlete three times. The attack resulted in a broken jaw and the loss of two teeth for Cavelius, who underwent surgery to address his injuries. Japaridze, who competed for JC Leipzig, left for his hotel following the incident and plans to return to Georgia. JC Leipzig issued an apology for the conduct of their guest fighter. The International Judo Federation may issue a life ban to Japaridze, while the club faces potential fines for the breach of conduct. Cavelius, a participant in the 2024 Paris Olympics, remains sidelined as he prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
- •Timo Cavelius sustained a broken jaw and lost two teeth during the altercation.
- •Akaki Japaridze struck Cavelius three times following a victory in a team event.
- •The International Judo Federation is considering a life ban for Japaridze.
- •JC Leipzig has publicly apologized for the behavior of their athlete.
- •Cavelius is sidelined from competition, impacting his ability to earn Olympic ranking points.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — German judoka in hospital after being assaulted by opponent
"German Olympic judoka Timo Cavelius was hospitalized with a reported broken jaw and lost two teeth after being assaulted after a Bundesliga fight by an opponent who could face a life ban for it. Cavelius, who competes for serial champions Abensburg, was attacked by JC Leipzig fighter Akaki Japaridze of Georgia after winning their second fight in a team event on Saturday.
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