Zagreb Grand Prix 2026: Algeria competes in Croatia with six judokas

Algeria is fielding a team of six athletes at the upcoming Judo Grand Prix in Croatia. The male roster features Kaïs Moudetere in the under-66 kg division, Dris Messaoud Redouane in the under-73 kg category, and Mohamed El Mehdi Lili in the over-100 kg class. Meanwhile, the female contingent includes Lena Maria Djeriou (-52 kg), Yassamine Djellab (-63 kg), and Dyhia Benchallal (+78 kg). Moudetere and Djeriou will begin their matches on the opening day of the tournament. The following day, November 14, Djellab and Dris Messaoud will take to the tatami, leaving Lili and Benchallal to compete on the third and final day. According to event organizers, a total of 529 judokas, consisting of 320 men and 209 women from 70 different countries, have confirmed their attendance at this international event, which offers crucial ranking points to improve athletes' global standing. Host nation Croatia leads the participation numbers with 28 competitors, followed by Italy and Brazil with 22 athletes each, whereas countries like Angola and Cameroon have entered only a single competitor.