The Cadets World Judo Championships will be held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, from Aug. 20 to 23. A total of 475 athletes from 62 countries will take to the tatami at the championships.
Türkiye will be represented at the event by 12 judokas, including seven women and five men.
Seven athletes in the women’s category
Türkiye’s women’s team will feature Elçin Karakazan and Havva Sena Tokmak in the 40-kilogram category, and Yağmur Yılmaztürk and Sema Nur Yüksel in the 44-kilogram category.
Duru Yılmaz will compete in the 63-kilogram category, Döne Melike Özbudak in the 70-kilogram category and Hatice Tuana Balcı in the over-70-kilogram category, all seeking medals.
Five judokas in the men’s category
In the men’s events, Süleyman Doğru will compete in the 50-kilogram category, Ramazan Aykut Gür in the 60-kilogram category, Yiğit Erdal Günuğur in the 66-kilogram category, Tahsin Efe Yılmaz in the 73-kilogram category and Hasgül Efe Tolu in the 81-kilogram category.
Mixed team contests will be held on Aug. 23 after the individual events are completed.