Andrew Mlungu Becomes First Tanzanian Judoka to Finish in Top Ten at Commonwealth Games

TLDR

• Andrew Mlungu became the first Tanzanian Judoka to finish in the top ten at the Commonwealth Games, achieving eighth place in the 81 kg plus category.
• The National Judo Association (JATA) plans to honor Mlungu for his outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow.
• Mlungu has previously performed well at international events, finishing seventh at the 2024 Africa Senior Individual Championships and second at the Dakar African Open in 2023.
• The East Africa Military Judo Clubs Championships, originally scheduled for September 15-17 in Dar es Salaam, has been postponed to December 3-13 due to late communication with competing nations.
• JATA stated that the postponement allows for better preparation for the event, which is significant for the growth of Judo in Tanzania.