Alexandru Bologa, Paralympic champion and world leader in the J1 \u201370 kg category, won the gold medal at the 2025 IBSA Judo Grand Prix for the visually impaired, held in Brazil\u2019s S\u00e3o Paulo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This year, Bologa became world champion, European champion, and winner of several IBSA Grand Prix events.<\/p>\n
Arriving in Brazil as the world leader, he benefited from an open first round; however, from the quarterfinals onward, he faced tough opponents, according to News.ro<\/a>. The road to gold pitted Bologa against Brazil\u2019s Deyverson De Souza, South Africa\u2019s Ndyebo Lamani, and Argentina\u2019s Eduardo Gauto.\u00a0<\/p>\n The final against Gauto was a match of strength and precision. After an initial attack, Alex Bologa permanently controlled the rhythm of the bout, managing to finish decisively and secure the world gold.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the same competition, Romania\u2019s Daniel Vargoczki achieved a valuable 5th place in the J2 \u201381 kg category, accumulating important points toward qualification for Los Angeles 2028.<\/p>\n