# Judo Grand Slam Budapest competition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/judo-grand-slam-budapest-competition > Updated: 2026-09-12T18:58:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The Judo Grand Slam in Budapest featured competitive performances from several European athletes. Slovenian judokas secured multiple medals, including a silver for Kaja Kajzer Žabkar in the under 63 kg category after a close overtime loss (0:1) to Japan's Megu Danno. David Štarkel won bronze in the 60 kg category, and Gal Bertalanič Žižek secured a victory in the 100 kg category. In the under 78 kg category, Metka Lobnik reached the semifinals following victories over competitors from Croatia and France, before losing to Japan's Mao Izumi. Additionally, Nace Herkovič finished fifth in the 81 kg category. Serbian competitors also achieved notable results, earning points toward Olympic Games qualification. Mihajlo Simin secured a silver medal in the under 81 kg category after a final against Japan's Yoshito Hoyama. Simin, representing Red Star Belgrade, noted that the result provides momentum heading into the World Championships, despite expressing some dissatisfaction with officiating during the final match. Vasilije Grujičić also competed in the under 81 kg category, reaching the semifinals and finishing in fifth place after being eliminated by a Moldovan athlete. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Mihajlo Simin wins silver at Budapest Judo Grand Slam Serbian judokas Mihajlo Simin won silver and Vasilije Grujičić placed fifth at the Budapest Grand Slam, securing vital points for Olympic qualification. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mihajlo-simin-wins-silver-at-judo-grand-slam-in-budapest ### 2026-09-12: Slovenian judokas secure medals at Budapest Grand Slam Slovenian judokas saw success at the Budapest Grand Slam, with Kaja Kajzer Žabkar winning silver and Metka Lobnik competing for bronze in the under 78 kg category. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenian-judokas-secure-medals-at-budapest-grand-slam --- Cite as: Judo Grand Slam Budapest competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/judo-grand-slam-budapest-competition