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Oct
BAKU – Another important medal for Italian judo at the 2026 World Championships in Azerbaijan. Gennaro Pirelli won the bronze medal in the -100 kg category, climbing onto the world podium for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old Neapolitan athlete from the Fiamme Oro team, who arrived in Baku as the world's leading judo player, confirmed his international standing after a successful season, including the European title and victories in the Grand Slams in Ulaanbaatar and Budapest, and the Lima Grand Prix. After losing in the semifinals, the Italian rebounded in the third-place match, adding a…