At the U23 European Judo Championships held in Naples, Italy, the Georgian team won five medals in the individual competition: one gold, one silver and three bronze. Georgia also claimed a silver medal in the mixed team event.

Luka Javakhishvili was crowned European Champion, defeating his teammate Nikoloz Davladze in the final of the -90 kg category.

The final was a tense and closely contested encounter. Both judoka were actively looking to gain the upper hand, but penalties ultimately decided the outcome. During Golden Score, the referees awarded Nikoloz Davladze his third shido, securing the victory and European title for Luka Javakhishvili.

Georgia also claimed three bronze medals:

• Luka Gadelia — -60 kg;

• Mate Beruashvili — -73 kg;

• Nino Loladze — -57 kg.

In total, Georgian judoka won five medals in the individual competition.

Silver Medal in the Mixed Team Event

Georgia also delivered a strong performance in the mixed team competition. The Georgian team began with a victory over Germany. In the semi-final, Georgia defeated hosts Italy 4–2 to secure a place in the final, where they faced France.

The final was an extremely close contest, with France eventually securing a 4–3 victory. As a result, the Georgian team claimed the silver medal in the mixed team event at the European Championships.