The men's and women's lightweight divisions took to the mat on day three of the World Judo Championships ©Getty Images

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Georgia's Lasha Shavdatuashvili, Olympic champion in the 66 kilogram division, was a first round casualty ©Getty Images

Russia's Musa Mogushkov was unable to reach the podium for a second year in a row ©Getty Images

Japan's Shohei Ono beat compatriot Riki Nakaya to earn his second world title ©IJF

Delegates from the International Judo Federation watched on ©IJF

Several closely fought bouts took place in the women's 57 kilogram event ©Getty Images

Including the bronze medal bout between France's Automne Pavia and America's Marti Malloy ©Getty Images

Japan's Kaori Matsumoto faced a rematch of the London 2012 Olympic final against Romania's Corina Caprioriu ©Getty Images

Kaori Matsumoto triumphed to earn her second world title ©Getty Images

IJF President Marius Vizer signed a agreement with President of the Italian Judo Federation to develop the sport for children in Italy ©IJF