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Interview
Judo Is Like a Parent to Me

Vahid Sarlak is the man behind the preparation of the IJF Refugee Team that will participate in the Paris ...

Interview
Adnan Khankan Simply Wants to Help

Adnan Khankan is the -100kg representative of the IJF Refugee Team.

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (40): Shori Hamada (JPN)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

Interview
Muna Dahouk Feels Free

Muna Dahouk is one of the members of the IJF Refugee Team who has been participating in world judo events ...

Equality in Sport
Ryoko Tani: the Importance of Judo for Women and For All

The movement towards gender equality has been a hot topic, one way or another, for centuries.

Interview
Tonino Chyurlia: a Life of Curiosity

Tonino Chyurlia is the secretary of the IJF Referee Commission and also an EJU Referee Commissioner.

Athlete Stories
Mashu Baker: My training

2016 Olympic champion Mashu Baker (JPN) started judo at the age of 6 and trained hard from the beginning. ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (39): Lucie Decosse (FRA)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

Athlete Stories
Goki Tajima, 90 kg of Golden Judo

Goki Tajima, Japan’s entry at -90 kg, was magnificent to watch on both his individual competition day ...

Athlete Stories
Margaux Pinot: I'm At Peace

In 2021 Margux Pinot, already a European champion, Paris Grand Slam medallist and world bronze medallist, ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (38): Kosei Inoue (JPN)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

Athlete Stories
Caramnob Sagaipov: "I was ready to beat everyone"

On day four of the Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024, Caramnob Sagaipov (LBN) made history by becoming ...