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Olympic champion Alice Bellandi confirms with world title
Alice Bellandi’s victory in the U78kg category at the 2025 OTP Bank World Judo Championships is one of the defining moments of this year’s tournament. With her win, she became the only reigning Olympic or world champion from 2024 to successfully defend a major title in 2025. That alone sets her apart in a championship where most top seeds and champions have stumbled early, including names like Kotsoiev, Arai, and Ma. Bellandi didn’t just survive the chaos, she thrived in it.