Congratulations to Matvei Kanikovsky on winning the men’s −100 kg category at 2025 World Judo Championships 2025-06-19 22:00:00 The President sent a message of congratulations to Matvei Kanikovsky on his victory in the men’s under 100 kg category at the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The message reads, in part: “You showed an exceptional fighting spirit and unwavering determination throughout the World Championships in Budapest, soundly defeating your experienced and renowned opponent in the final match and adding another gold medal to Team Russia’s tally.”