Athletes from 67 nations compete at Hungary Grand Slam in Budapest

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Athletes from 67 nations compete at Hungary Grand Slam in Budapest
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The 2026 Hungary Grand Slam opened in Budapest at the Papp Laszlo Arena, hosting athletes from 67 nations. The first day of the tournament featured gold medal performances across several weight categories. Sabina Giliazova secured the -48Kg title after a golden score battle, while Izhak Ashpiz took gold in the -60Kg event. Ayumi Leiva Sanchez won the -52Kg final, and Boyan Yotov claimed the -66Kg title with an ippon. Haruka Funakubo rounded out the day by earning gold in the -57Kg category. Competition is scheduled to resume in Budapest for the second day of the event.

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  • The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 is underway at the Papp Laszlo Arena.
  • Gold medalists included Sabina Giliazova, Izhak Ashpiz, Ayumi Leiva Sanchez, Boyan Yotov, and Haruka Funakubo.
  • Athletes representing 67 different nations are participating in the event.
  • The tournament continues with a second day of competition following the opening bouts.
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The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the Papp Laszlo Arena.

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