Megu Danno (JPN) capped a strong day with a clinical performance in the final against Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo (MGL). After both judoka received early penalties for grip engagement, the contest turned decisively when Danno transitioned expertly into ne-waza, overturning and immobilising her opponent for ippon. In the bronze contests, Carlotta Avanzato (ITA) outmanoeuvred Jessica Klimkait (CAN) in a tense golden score, while Rafaela Silva (BRA) used her trademark experience to fend off Laura Fazliu (KOS) and secure the victory.
The -73 kg category produced the most captivating final of the day. Muhiddin Asadulloev (TJK) struck first, showing tremendous agility and control. But Nils Stump (SUI) refused to yield, countering to level the score and pushing the contest into a high-tension golden score. There, Stump delivered an unexpected and perfectly timed obi-tori-gaeshi to seize the gold. In the bronze contests, Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov (UAE) delighted the home crowd with a tactical golden-score victory over Abubakr Sherov (TJK). Daniel Cargnin (BRA) completed a strong day for Brazil by overpowering Joan-Benjamin Gaba (FRA) with sustained pressure and a decisive waza-ari.
Szofi Ozbas (HUN) produced a cleanest throw that gave her an early and decisive lead against top seed Aoife Coughlan (AUS). Managing the tempo beautifully, Ozbas never looked in danger as she secured the gold. The bronze medals were earned in golden score: Margit De Voogd (NED) benefitted from a third shido against Elisavet Teltsidou (GRE), while Ida Eriksson (SWE) scored with a spectacular ura-nage to claim her second grand slam podium.
François Gauthier Drapeau (CAN) delivered a superb final performance filled with power, technique and tactical maturity. A big first throw set the tone before he scored again. Despite collecting penalties and facing tactical danger, he managed the closing stages expertly to secure a well-deserved gold against Abdul-Kerim Tasuev (RUS). Sunatullo Musoev (TJK) earned bronze with a last-chance seoi-otoshi in golden score, while Victor Sterpu (MDA) defeated Timo Cavelius (GER) by capitalising on an ill-prepared attack, throwing for ippon.
Day 2 offered spectacular judo across every tatami: decisive ne-waza wins, high-octane golden scores, elegant te-waza and power-driven throws. With four new champions crowned and several nations showing impressive depth, the competition continues to build intensity as the tournament moves forward to the last day of competition.