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Georgian judoka, unable to accept defeat, broke his opponent's jaw

Cavelius, a participant in the 2024 Paris Olympics, suffered a fractured jaw and two broken teeth. He has been hospitalized.

Georgian judoka, unable to accept defeat, broke his opponent's jaw

It has been reported that Georgian judoka Akaki Japaridze beat up German judoka Timo Cavelius.

According to the report, the Georgian wrestler suffered a defeat in the match. Unable to accept the loss, Japaridze lunged at his opponent, punched him, and struck the fallen wrestler several more times.

Cavelius, a participant in the 2024 Paris Olympics, suffered a broken jaw and two broken teeth. He has been hospitalized.

The police are currently investigating the incident. The Georgian judoka could face a lifetime ban from competitions.

According to reports, Cavelius had been preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games.

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