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#18: Tajus Babaicenko: The new kid on the block! 2026 Cadet Euro Champ has his sights on a future Olympic gold, but what's the plan?
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- Aug 11, 2026
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Summary
We hear plenty from senior and even retired athletes of their journeys to becoming star studded judoka, but what does it take for the up and coming generation? Lithuania's rising star, Tajus Babaicenko, gives us an insight in to his heroes, his goals and the strict and hectic schedule that will hopefully help him achieve them. There are still many hurdles to overcome and he seems more than ready to take on the challenge to become the first Olympic Champion of his county in judo.