Emma Reid aims for gold at World Championships in Baku
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Emma Reid prepares to compete in the World Senior Championships in Baku next month, seeking to improve on her bronze medal from two years ago. The 31-year-old British judoka recently defended her Commonwealth title in August and secured a silver at the European Championships in April. Reid is part of the 12-member Team GB judo squad and has been training intensively in Walsall leading up to the competition. Her performances this year have bolstered her hopes of qualifying for the LA Olympics in 2028.
- •Reid won bronze at the last World Championships in 2024.
- •She defended her Commonwealth title in the women's -78kg category.
- •Reid trains two to three times daily at British Judo's headquarters.
- •Her journey in judo began at age five, training through her family's local club.
- •Reid aims to secure a second career World Championship medal in Baku.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Judo star Emma targets World Championship glory
"Reid hopes success in Baku next month will pave the way for a spot at the Olympics in LA in 2028.
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