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Qazaqstan Barysy GS
Technical Analysis, Day 1: Education Streamlines All Processes

Bukhbat Mashbat is the first Mongolian referee to officiate at the Olympic Games, refereeing at the 2016 ...

Athlete Stories
Serdar Rahimov (TKM): It’s a Good Life

At the 2024 Dushanbe Grand Slam, Serdar Rahimov took the Turkmenistan national team to a new level, proving ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (36): Aaron Wolf (JPN)

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

Athlete Stories
Qi Cai: Through Judo I Find Personal Freedom

Throughout this Olympic qualification period there has been a strong presence from the Chinese women’s ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (35): Idalys Ortiz (CUB)

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

Dushanbe GS 2024
Technical Analysis, Day 3: The Ippon Show!

World and Olympic champion, 3-time European champion and prolific medal-winner on the World Judo Tour, ...

Coach Stories
Ebinuma in a New Role

Masashi Ebinuma, one of Japan’s greats, is known for his professional calmness, unshakeable focus and ...

Dushanbe GS 2024
Technical Analysis, Day 2: Experience and Intelligence Are Key

Mohamed Meridja is the Education and Coaching Director of the IJF, ever-present on the World Judo Tour ...

Athlete Stories
Julia Tolofua - “I Believe in Judo”

Julia Tolofua is a judoka from the formidable French heavyweight school that is dominating the World ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (34): Cecile Nowak (FRA)

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

2024 Continental Championships
Telma Monteiro: Peace Means Giving it Everything

Telma Monteiro (POR) has 15 European medals including 6 golds.

Athlete Stories
Kim Polling: A life That Feels Unified

When high profile judoka change nationality there is always a great deal of speculation and probing.