News

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 ...

Athlete Stories
Diyora Keldiyorova: If We Don’t Think About Doing our Best, There is Nothing More to Say

Diyora Keldiyorova of Uzbekistan has been collecting great results over the last couple of years but, ...

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
Technical Analysis, Day 5: Throwing for Ippon is the Fun Part

Five-time world medallist and 2005 world champion Dennis Van Der Geest (NED) can now often be found commentating ...

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
Luukas Saha (FIN) Jumps a 43 Year Old Hurdle

In 1981 Juha Salonen won a bronze medal at the Maastricht World Championships at +95 kg.

Athlete Stories
Emma Reid: This Year Has Snowballed!

Emma Reid’s medal-winning performance at the Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024 will be remembered ...

Athlete Stories
Christa Deguchi OLY

This is a story more than 7 years in the making. It has been followed closely by the world’s sports ...

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
Technical Analysis, Day 3: Full Engagement is Key

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

NewsAbu Dhabi WC 2024
Odette Giuffrida: How We Make People Feel is Something We Carry For All Our Lives

Odette Giuffrida has competed at no less than nine senior world championships.

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
Technical Analysis, Day 2: Respect and Fair Play Set Us Apart

Armen Bagdasarov is a hero in Uzbekistan, their first Olympic medallist.