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Umpire Switch Triggers Uproar as Judo Athlete Bleeds in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 07:03 PM
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A sudden umpire replacement during a judo event in Ludhiana led to an outcry, after a competitor sustained bleeding injuries.
Ludhiana, Punjab – During a scheduled judo competition, officials abruptly replaced the appointed umpire with another official midway through the matches. The decision was taken without prior notice to the participants or coaches.
The replacement sparked immediate protest from several athletes, who argued that the change could affect the fairness of the contest. Spectators and team officials also voiced dissatisfaction, questioning the transparency of the organizing committee.
Amid the confusion, one judoka suffered a cut that resulted in visible bleeding, leaving the athlete bloodied on the mat. Medical staff attended to the injury promptly, and the bout was halted to ensure the competitor’s safety.
The replacement sparked immediate protest from several athletes, who argued that the change could affect the fairness of the contest. Spectators and team officials also voiced dissatisfaction, questioning the transparency of the organizing committee.
Amid the confusion, one judoka suffered a cut that resulted in visible bleeding, leaving the athlete bloodied on the mat. Medical staff attended to the injury promptly, and the bout was halted to ensure the competitor’s safety.