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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, ...

Dushanbe GS 2024
-78 kg: GER and GBR Doubling Up

The -78 kg category is fascinating at every event.

Dushanbe GS 2024
-90kg: Lorsanov Ends the Suspense

As we said yesterday, the category opened its arms wide for a performance by local legend Komronshokh ...

Dushanbe GS 2024
Judo Fever

In scores of countries around the world, football fever is a well-established phenomenon.

Dushanbe GS 2024
What to Follow on Day 3 of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2024

The second day of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2024 has come to a close and the judo fans at the Kasri Tennis ...

Dushanbe GS 2024
-81kg: Undefeated Hojo Wins a Second Gold Medal in Row

In a category which is always spectacular and very competitive, we could reasonably expect a great show. ...

Dushanbe GS 2024
-70kg: Polleres in a League of Her Own

Michaela Polleres (AUT) was in a league of her own throughout day 2 in Dushanbe, bulldozing past Willems ...

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 ...

Dushanbe GS 2024
-73kg: Stump is Back

The -73kg category at the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2024 was dominated by the top two seeds.

Dushanbe GS 2024
Judo Takes on the Colours of Tajikistan

It was in front of a an enthusiastic audience that the opening ceremony of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2024 ...

Dushanbe GS 2024
-63 kg: Piovesana Takes Austria's First Gold in Dushanbe

Piovesana of Austria began at the top of the sheet but didn’t have an easy time of it.

Dushanbe GS 2024
A Judo Star Brings a Little Hollywood Style to Tajikistan

The beauty of judo comes in so many forms. From impressive and inspirational skills in huge, packed arenas ...