Silver Lining for Berliner

    Benidorm, Spain – Ari Berliner (27) from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville, NY continued his hot streak by making it all the way to the 66kg final to win a silver medal at the Benidorm European Open, May 16, 2026. Berliner has medaled in his last four major events including a bronze at the US Nationals, a bronze at the Pan Am Championships and a bronze at the Warsaw Open, compiling a 14-4 record over that period. This result boosted Berliner’s world ranking up 3 spots to #41.