Miguel Gago eliminated in opening bout at Judo World Championships

Portuguese judoka Miguel Gago was eliminated in his opening match of the -66 kg category at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 22-year-old athlete lost his bout against Great Britain's Michael Fryer.

Gago, currently ranked 43rd in the world, entered the competition following a strong season that included a bronze medal at the Lima Grand Prix. His defeat marks the end of Portuguese participation for the second day of the tournament. Earlier in the championships, Catarina Costa and Bernardo Tralhão both secured ninth-place finishes in their respective categories.