Mahoran judoka Kaïla Issoufi won a bronze medal at the Grand Slam in Lausanne, marking a key moment ahead of the World Championships. After an initial defeat, she managed to bounce back by defeating a Chinese opponent in the repechage, and then triumphed against the sixth-ranked fighter in the world. This success is part of a promising season, with recent titles to her name and a bid for the 2028 Olympic Games.