# Lausanne Grand Slam inclusive judo tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lausanne-grand-slam-inclusive-judo-tournament
> Updated: 2026-08-29T06:39:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Lausanne Grand Slam judo tournament at the Vaudoise Arena in Switzerland marked a historic milestone by hosting able-bodied, Paralympic, and adapted judokas on the same stage. The event was expected to draw between 800 and 900 athletes from approximately 50 to 78 nations.

Following the tournament's opening, several key competition results were recorded. Marina Vorobeva won the -48kg category, Yamato Fukuda secured gold in his weight class, and Gefen Primo earned her fourth Grand Slam gold in the -52kg division. In the -66kg category, Kairi Kentoku defeated Shinsei Hattori, while Georgian world champion Eteri Liparteliani won the -57kg gold medal. The event included appearances by International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer and IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Lausanne Grand Slam judo tournament debuts with adaptive athlete inclusion

The Lausanne Grand Slam judo tournament debuted in Switzerland, featuring the first-ever integration of adaptive judo athletes alongside elite competitors.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lausanne-grand-slam-judo-tournament-debuts-with-adaptive-athlete-inclusion

### 2026-08-26: Lausanne Grand Slam to host historic inclusive judo event

The Lausanne Grand Slam makes history by hosting able-bodied and Paralympic judokas on the same stage, featuring hundreds of elite athletes from dozens of nations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lausanne-grand-slam-to-host-historic-inclusive-judo-event

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