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Portuguese judoka Jorge Fonseca wins silver medal at Hungary Grand Slam

RTP Notícias13 September 2026 at 18:32

Portuguese judoka Jorge Fonseca won the silver medal in the -100 kg category at the Hungary Grand Slam on Sunday. This achievement marks his return to the podium of a Grand Slam category tournament after more than two years of absence.

Fonseca competed in the under 100 kilograms weight category, where he managed to secure the runner-up position. The silver represents a significant result for the Portuguese athlete at this international judo competition.

The Hungary Grand Slam is one of the most important tournaments in the international judo circuit, being part of the elite competitions organized by the International Judo Federation. This type of event awards important points for the world ranking and for qualification for larger competitions.

With this silver medal, Jorge Fonseca demonstrates he is back to good international results, after a period of more than two years without being able to climb the podium at Grand Slam category tournaments.

Why this matters

This result represents a significant return of Jorge Fonseca to the top of international judo, after more than two years without reaching a podium in tournaments of this category. The achievement is relevant for sports fans in Portugal, who see the athlete regain competitiveness a few months before the main sporting commitments.

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