Russian judoka Tasoev wins world title in Baku

Inal Tasev became the world judo champion in the over 100 kg weight category and brought Russia its first gold medal at the tournament in Baku.

Consensus

Inal Tasoev won the gold medal in the men's over 100 kg judo category at the World Championship in Baku.
Tasoev defeated Ushangi Kokauri from Azerbaijan in the final match.
This was Russia's first gold medal at the championship.
The Russian team competed under the national flag and with the national anthem.
The championship took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 4 to October 11.
Tasoev is 28 years old.
Tasoev has previously won gold at the World Championships in 2023 and 2025.

Tasoev has three gold medals at the World Championships, making him a three-time world champion. — vosti
Tasoev is a three-time world champion, with two bronze medals and three golds at the European Championships. — vm
Tasoev previously won gold at the European Games. — vosti
Niyaz Bilalov won a bronze medal in the men's up to 100 kg category, defeating Arman Adamyan in the third-place match. — vm
The Russian women's team repeated their best-ever result in the history of World Championship appearances. — vosti
The Russian women's team achieved their best result in history at this tournament. — vm