Gay judo champion suffers severe facial injuries after attack by defeated opponent
Gay judo athlete Timo Cavelius suffered a broken jaw after the shocking incident.
Gay judo champion Timo Cavelius was attacked by a competitor after winning a match.
On 5 September, the 29-year-old athlete, who represents TSV Abensberg, faced Akaki Japaridze of the Leipzig Judo Club in two matches in Leipzig, Germany.
After their second bout on the mat, Cavelius was named the winner. The openly gay athlete turned around, raised a clenched fist and celebrated with his team.
