Sarah-Léonie Cysique hospitalized after head injury in judo semifinal

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Sarah-Léonie Cysique hospitalized after head injury in judo semifinal
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Sarah-Léonie Cysique, a two-time Olympic judo medalist from France, was hospitalized after landing on her head during a semifinal match against Japan's Akari Omori at the world championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 6. The injury occurred just seconds into the bout when Omori executed a legal hip throw. Cysique's neck was stabilized in a brace before being transported on a stretcher. The extent of her injury has not been disclosed, and further updates are awaited regarding her condition and recovery.

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  • •Cysique injured in semifinal bout at world championships
  • •Match occurred on October 6 in Baku, Azerbaijan
  • •Cysique previously won bronze at the 2024 Olympics
  • •Neck stabilized before transport to hospital
  • •Further updates on her condition are pending
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BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Two-time Olympic judo medalist Sarah-Léonie Cysique of France was transported to a hospital after landing on her head as a result of her opponent's move during a semifinal bout at the world championships Tuesday.The incident took place just seconds into her bout against Japan's Akari Omori in the 57-kilogram category.

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