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Jorge Fonseca wins silver medal at Hungary Judo Grand Slam
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Jorge Fonseca wins silver medal at Hungary Judo Grand Slam

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 18:47

Jorge Fonseca won the silver medal at the Hungary Judo Grand Slam. The Portuguese athlete reached the final of the competition, where he ultimately lost to Italian Gennaro Pirelli.

This was Fonseca's second silver of the Grand Slam season, demonstrating consistent performance at the highest level of the sport. The Portuguese judoka has regularly stood out in international competitions of this category.

The Hungary Grand Slam is one of the most important stages of the world judo circuit, bringing together elite athletes from around the world. The competition awards significant points for the world ranking, which makes the results obtained especially relevant for the athletes' classification.

Fonseca, who is one of the main names in Portuguese judo, continues to add international achievements to his career, reinforcing his status as one of the reference judokas in his weight category.

Why this matters

Jorge Fonseca continues to strengthen his status in the international judo circuit, adding another silver to his resume. For Portuguese readers, the judoka's performance represents a positive sign of preparation for the upcoming competitions of greater relevance on the sporting calendar.

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