The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 begins in Budapest, with competition taking place at the Papp László Arena. On the first day, judokas from multiple countries win gold medals, with winners reported as Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo.
Euronews and Yahoo Sports both describe the event as a return to Hungary for a major judo competition and highlight the international turnout. Both outlets say athletes from 67 nations take part in the tournament, indicating a broad field for the opening round of matches. While the reports focus on day-one results and participation, they do not provide additional detail on matchups, weight categories, or subsequent day events. The common emphasis across sources is on the event’s start, the venue, and the initial set of gold medal winners.
