Fox Sports deal sets Italian first for World Judo Championships

Pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has acquired rights in Italy to the 2017 World Judo Championships.

This year’s Championships take place in Budapest, Hungary from August 28 to September 3 and will be the first edition to be afforded live television coverage in Italy.

Fox Sports’ coverage will commence at 4pm CET on a daily basis. Fabio Basile (pictured) and Odette Giuffrida will be competing for Italy after winning gold and silver medals, respectively, at the 2016 summer Olympic Games.