PSG Judo wins third consecutive Champions League title
On Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Paris Dojo, PSG Judo defeated Red Star Belgrade 4-3 in the final to claim a historic hat-trick in the Champions League.
Key takeaways
- The Paris Saint-Germain Judo team won the Champions League on Saturday October 24, 2026 at the Paris Dojo, defeating Red Star Belgrade 4-3 in the final.
- The club completes a hat-trick after titles in 2024 and 2025 and remains undefeated since the start of the mixed format in 2024.
- Joan-Benjamin Gaba (-73 kg), Romane Dicko (+70 kg) and Shirlen Nascimento (-57 kg) delivered the decisive victories in the final; Joan-Benjamin Gaba won the bout that clinched the title.
- PSG Judo, coached by Baptiste Leroy, defeated Judo Club Konar in the quarterfinals and SGS Judo in the semifinals to reach the final.
- Teddy Riner was present for the final and 50 children benefiting from PSG for Communities programs shared in the celebration with the club’s young licensed members.
A historic hat-trick at the Paris Dojo
Paris Saint-Germain Judo won the Champions League on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Paris Dojo, beating Red Star Belgrade 4-3 in the final. Having previously claimed the titles in 2024 and 2025, the Paris club completes an unprecedented hat-trick and has remained undefeated since the mixed format was introduced in 2024.
The decisive bouts of the final
Paris’s victory in the final came through tightly contested bouts. Joan-Benjamin Gaba (-73 kg), Romane Dicko (+70 kg) and Shirlen Nascimento (-57 kg) won the three matches that provided the decisive points for Rouge et Bleu. Joan-Benjamin Gaba won the bout that delivered the title to PSG, sealing the final score of 4-3 against Red Star Belgrade.
Run in the competition and breakdown of the victories
PSG, coached by Baptiste Leroy, dominated the draw from the quarterfinals. In the quarters, the points came from Shirlen Nascimento (-57 kg), Dayyan Boulemtafes (-73 kg), Romane Dicko (+70 kg), and Manon Deketer (-70 kg), with Manon Deketer securing the decisive bout that qualified the team for the semifinals. In the semifinals, the club defeated SGS Judo thanks to successive wins from Clarisse Carillon (-57 kg), Dayyan Boulemtafes (-73 kg), Manon Deketer (-70 kg) and Zelim Tckaev (-90 kg), thereby earning a place in the final.
The day took place in an atmosphere of unity around the press: Teddy Riner was present to support his teammates. The title was shared with PSG Judo’s young members and 50 children beneficiaries of the PSG for Communities programs, who joined the club’s licensed members to celebrate.
Reactions and the title’s impact
The club praised the team’s collective performance and cohesion, stating that this hat-trick rewards the work, commitment and the staff and athletes’ standards. The statement highlights the balance of experience and young talent in the squad and asserts that this new European title confirms the strength of Paris Saint-Germain Judo’s sporting project.
The club also expressed pride for all the teams that support the judokas daily, noting that these successes reinforce the sense of belonging to the same sporting family. The presence of young licensed members and beneficiaries of the club’s social programs was highlighted as a highlight of the shared moment.
Key results provided by the club on the day: - Final: Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 Red Star Belgrade; PSG wins: Joan-Benjamin Gaba (-73 kg), Romane Dicko (+70 kg), Shirlen Nascimento (-57 kg); decisive bout won by Joan-Benjamin Gaba. - Semifinal: PSG wins: Clarisse Carillon (-57 kg), Dayyan Boulemtafes (-73 kg), Manon Deketer (-70 kg), Zelim Tckaev (-90 kg). - Quarterfinal: PSG wins: Shirlen Nascimento (-57 kg), Dayyan Boulemtafes (-73 kg), Romane Dicko (+70 kg), Manon Deketer (-70 kg) (decisive bout).
Baptiste Leroy is named as the coach who guided the press toward this third continental crown.
Your questions, our answers
Who won the final and what was the score?
Paris Saint-Germain Judo defeated Red Star Belgrade 4-3 in the final on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Paris Dojo.
Which judokas delivered the decisive points in the final?
Joan-Benjamin Gaba (-73 kg), Romane Dicko (+70 kg) and Shirlen Nascimento (-57 kg) won the matches that provided the decisive points for Paris.
What is the club’s history in this competition?
PSG Judo wins the Champions League for the third consecutive time after successes in 2024 and 2025, and remains undefeated since 2024.