CAIRO — Egypt’s youth judo team won two bronze medals on the opening day of the Tajikistan Grand Prix, an International Judo Federation tournament that serves as a qualifier for the 2026 World Championships.
Mostafa Salah Hamada and Youssef Khaled won the bronze medals, amid high hopes for the rest of the team to reach the podium on the final day of competitions Sunday.
Egypt is participating in the tournament with 11 athletes, comprising eight male and three female players across various weight categories.
The tournament is a major event featuring 227 athletes from 19 countries, serving as the strongest test before the World Youth Championship in Uzbekistan late November.
