Samardzic Represented Bosnia at Judo Championship
Aleksandra Samardzic competed in Baku alongside teammates Mustafa Hebib and Toni Miletić.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Wrestling
Aleksandra Samardzic represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Judo Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan. She was joined by fellow national team members Mustafa Hebib and Toni Miletić as they faced international competition.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a major global stage for athletes to test their skills against the world's best. Samardzic entered the competition following a high-profile victory at the 2024 Olympic Games.
A total of 622 fighters representing 93 countries participated in the tournament. Aleksandra Samardzic competed in the under-70 kilogram weight class.
The players
Aleksandra Samardzic
She is a judoka representing Bosnia and Herzegovina who previously secured a victory against Lærke Olsen at the 2024 Olympics.
Mustafa Hebib
He is a Bosnian judoka who participated in the World Judo Championship as part of the national team.
Toni Miletić
He is a member of the Bosnian judo team who traveled to Baku to compete in the world tournament.
Lærke Olsen
She is an international judoka who faced Samardzic in the opening round of the Baku competition.
The details
Samardzic faced Lærke Olsen in the first round of the tournament, renewing a rivalry that dates back to the 2024 Olympic Games. The Bosnian delegation includes athletes training out of clubs based in Sarajevo and Mostar, including the Borsa Judo Club.
Timeline
The World Judo Championship took place in October 2026.
Samardzic defeated Olsen at the Olympic Games in 2024.
Season Trajectory
Matches in Baku continue the professional progression of athletes following the 2024 Olympic Games judo tournament. These results impact international rankings and the qualification path for future global championships.
Samardzic's match-up against Olsen dictates the early bracket progression for the under-70 kilogram weight class. Advancing through this round is necessary for the Bosnian team to remain in contention for the tournament podium.
The takeaway
Success in these international tournaments often hinges on an athlete's ability to adjust their strategy against familiar opponents. Fans can track the tournament bracket to see how consistent performances translate into higher global rankings.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in international competition on the Wrestling page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sarajevo Times.
