# Brazilian judo international competition successes

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> Updated: 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian judo team achieved significant international success during the summer of 2026.

On 30 July, the Brazilian mixed-team squad defeated Germany 5-1 to win the International Judo Challenge in Blumenau, Brazil. This victory, which included performances by Shirlen Nascimento, Daniel Cargnin, and Olympic champion Rafaela Silva, ended a three-year winless streak against the German team.

Following this, the Brazilian delegation secured the overall championship title at the 2026 Grand Prix in Lima, Peru. The team earned 11 medals, including five golds, two silvers, and four bronzes. Notable gold medalists included Beatriz Souza in the 78 kg category and Rafael Macedo in the under 90 kg category.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Brazil wins overall title at Judo Grand Prix in Peru

Brazil won the overall championship at the 2026 Judo Grand Prix in Lima, Peru, earning 11 medals, including five golds from athletes like Beatriz Souza and Rafael Macedo.

41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beatriz-souza-wins-gold-at-judo-grand-prix-in-lima

### 2026-07-31: Brazil defeats Germany to win International Judo Challenge

Brazil’s mixed‑team judo squad beat Germany 5‑1 in Blumenau, ending a three‑year losing streak and winning the International Judo Challenge, with key wins from Nascimento, Cargnin and Rafaela Silva.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-wins-judo-challenge-and-announces-paralympic-equestrian-team-for-world-championships

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