The pre-event previews from Sports Illustrated and other analysts highlighted several major story arcs:
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Single-elimination tournament with a repechage system to determine two bronze medalists per weight class. The pre-event previews from Sports Illustrated and other
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The pre-event previews from Sports Illustrated and other analysts highlighted several major story arcs:
The competition was a landmark event for the sport, characterized by the debut of advanced electronic scoring systems and video replays designed to increase transparency. Held at the ExCeL Arena from August 8–11, 128 athletes competed across eight weight categories. Key Competition Details Venue: ExCeL London (Arena).
Single-elimination tournament with a repechage system to determine two bronze medalists per weight class.
Four for men (58kg, 68kg, 80kg, +80kg) and four for women (49kg, 57kg, 67kg, +67kg). Top Contenders and Stars to Watch