Judoka Jonathan Fernandez Discusses New Rules

Cuban judoka Jonathan Fernandez assessed his performance following the Tashkent 2026 Junior World Championships in Uzbekistan. Fernandez stated he was not dissatisfied with the results achieved during the competition. He expressed a desire to improve his performance moving forward. The athlete's comments followed the conclusion of the tournament in Uzbekistan. Fernández noted he was not entirely satisfied with his results despite being identified by international officials as a potential most valuable player of the event. He stated he is working on increasing his physical resistance upon returning home. The athlete also noted that new regulations penalize fighters with two points for evading combat, requiring total focus. He admitted to losing points during matches for failing to follow specific instructions. Despite some point deductions for not following instructions, the judoka was highlighted as a potential most valuable fighter of the event. Training continues under head coach Leonardo Fernández Tiros. He acknowledged that while he did not achieve his desired results, he could have performed better. He aims to improve his endurance and follow his father's teachings.