Arthur Margelidon Hangs Up His Judogi

Montréal, May 4, 2026 – After 16 years of competing internationally for Canada, two-time Olympian Arthur Margelidon has decided to retire from judo. The final tournament of his career was the Senior Pan-American Championships in early April, where he finished fifth in the under-81 kg weight category.

Following the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, the 32-year-old athlete took some time off, before deciding to make a comeback in a new weight class. But although Margelidon still loves judo...