Will We See Ono Compete Again?
It has been read in various publications around the world today that 30 year old Shohei Ono, double Olympic ...
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The Chosen One
We will do the accounts and a global analysis, like everyone else, but there is something that can be ...
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Go to the Olympic Games for free!
Make your dreams come true - Go to the Olympic Games for free!
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Japan picks strongest team for Osaka GS
The All Japan Judo Federation have picked their strongest team possible for the Osaka Grand Slam this ...
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TOP 10 IPPONS - #JudoWorlds Team Event
Watch the top 10 ippons from the World Championships 2019 Team event from Tokyo's Nippon Budokan.
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TOP 20 IPPONS - World Championships 2019
Watch the top 20 ippons from the World Championships 2019.
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IJF President Vizer Interview at #JudoWorlds
IJF President Mr. Marius L. Vizer spoke to Eurosport at #JudoWorlds in Tokyo, Japan.
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Noel van T End auctions history-making judogi for charity
The Netherlands’ first world judo champion in 10 years, Noël van 't End, has cut short his celebrations ...
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THE TRUE STORY OF A FIGHT FOR LIFE
Saeid Mollaei (IRI) and Sagi Muki (ISR) were supposed to be the picture to mark history: Iran and Israel ...
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Day 8 – Japan beat France in Nippon Budokan classic
World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, Presented by PARK24 GROUP – DAY EIGHT
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IJF Refugee Team writes Judo History
NEVER QUIT. These two words are printed on a T-shirt worn by one of the judokas of the IJF Refugee Team. ...
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Jigsaw Puzzle
Since the Nippon Budokan is a dedicated venue for martial arts, it is conceived to have maximum two tatamis.
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DAY 8 - Preliminaries Round-Up
The eighth and final day of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, Presented by PARK24 GROUP, has belonged ...
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Twitter Q and A with IJF President
IJF President Mr. Marius Vizer will be hosting a special post-Worlds live question and answer session ...
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Sarah Asahina brings Special Fans to Budokan
She entered the field of play as the reigning World Champion of the +78kg category but could not prolong ...
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Sheldon Franco-Rooks: Judo is a Diverse World
Everyday of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, we propose you the technical analysis of an IJF ...
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Golden Talk – Day 7
Day 7 marked the last day of the individual competitions. To conclude the day, today’s medalists gathered ...
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Last day of the individual competition
IJF Flag Handover Ceremony
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The Lighter Side of Judo with … World Champion Noël Van T End
True. Judo as a competitive sport at the highest level is all about winning medals, grabs and throws, ...
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Akinori Hongo: Japanese harmony
They are invisible and discreet. Their mission is to offer the best show possible. Their days and hours ...
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DAY 7 - Preliminaries Round-Up
+100kg
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Coaching without Boundaries
What are the odds a bloke from Hastings, UK makes friends with a couple of guys from Montevideo, Uruguay? ...
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Golden Talk – Day 6
Another day of great judo at the IJF Worlds in Tokyo. To conclude the day, the medalists of day 6 of ...
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The Coaches Behind The Coaches
A special feature on day six showing the coaches behind the champions.
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Neil Adams: Superlative Worlds
Everyday of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, we propose you the technical analysis of an IJF ...
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FONSECA and MALONGA power to first world crowns
World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, Presented by PARK24 GROUP – DAY SIX
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Claudiu Chimoiu: The Orchestra Man
They are invisible and discreet. Their mission is to offer the best show possible. Their days and hours ...
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Matside Interview - Noel Van T End
Newly-crowned world champion Noel Van T End spoke to the IJF Broadcast Team about life on and off the ...
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The Lighter Side of Judo with … Vice-World Champion Matthias Casse
True. Judo as a competitive sport at the highest level is all about winning medals, grabs and throws, ...
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DAY 6 - Preliminaries Round-Up
Find out how the champions faired in the preliminary session from day six of #JudoWorlds
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Kodokan kids take centre stage at the Nippon Budokan
It was only fitting that the Kodokan Judo Institute, judo’s spiritual home, was represented by their ...
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Dennis van der Geest: True Judo
Everyday of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, we propose you the technical analysis of an IJF ...
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Golden Talk – Day 5
Another day of great judo at the IJF Worlds in Tokyo. To conclude the day, the medalists of day 5 of ...
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First titles for GAHIE and VAN T END
World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, Presented by PARK24 GROUP – DAY FIVE
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Andrea Ember: Education is the Answer
They are invisible and discreet. Their mission is to offer the best show possible. Their days and hours ...
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Distance, an Obstacle for Athletes from Remote Locations
Nauru is a tiny island country in Micronesia. It features a coral reef and white-sand beaches fringed ...
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Clarisse Agbegnenou: Tears of Respect
At the end of a fantastic day of competition, Clarisse Agbegnenou (FRA) won her fourth World Title after ...
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The Lighter Side of Judo with … Olympic Champion Fabio Basile
True. Judo as a competitive sport at the highest level is all about winning medals, grabs and throws, ...
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2nd IJF Gender Equity Conference
Watch the 2nd Gender Equity Conference from the Tokyo Dome hotel on the eve of #JudoWorlds
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For the love of judo
Everyday of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, we propose you the technical analysis of an IJF ...
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Ono Shohei - The Pound-For-Pound King
Ono Shohei, the thrower of throwers, won his third world title on Tuesday. Enjoy a special highlight ...
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Golden Talk – Day 4
At the end of day at the IJF Worlds in Tokyo, the medalists of day 4 of competitions gathered in the ...
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Magical MUKI stars; AGBEGNENOU in a league of one
The French and Israeli anthems played out for the first time at #JudoWorlds as both European nations ...
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The Lighter Side of Judo with … World Champion Christa Deguchi
True. Judo as a competitive sport at the highest level is all about winning medals, grabs and throws, ...
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DAY 4 - Preliminaries Round-Up
-81kg
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Studio Chat: IJF Head Referee Director
IJF Head Referee Director Juan Carlos Barcos talks to Sheldon Franco-Rooks about the refereeing at #JudoWorlds ...
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Matthias Fischer: Lord of the Waves
They are invisible and discreet. Their mission is to offer the best show possible. Their days and hours ...
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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Marjan Fabjan
The familiar, stern face of Slovenian coach Marjan Fabjan can be seen at most major Judo events around ...
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Unconditional commitment
There is an army of unseen travellers making its way around the globe, following the IJF Tour; an army ...
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Golden Talks – Day 3
At the end of day 3 at the IJF Worlds in Tokyo, the medalists of day 3 of competitions gathered in the ...
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DEGUCHI seals history for Canada; ONO eases to third world title
World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, Presented by PARK24 GROUP – DAY THREE
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Stratospheric Level in Tokyo
Everyday of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, we propose you the technical analysis of an IJF ...
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Maitha Mohamed: a Pioneer for Women’s Judo in UAE
Without actually realizing it, 18-year old Maitha Mohamed (-57kg) captured her place in the judo history ...
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DAY 3 - Preliminaries Round-Up
-73kg
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Gabriela Sabau: Zooming in on the Snapper
There are invisible and discreet. Their mission is to offer the best show possible. Their days and hours ...
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The Lighter Side of Judo with … Dirk Van Tichelt
True. Judo as a competitive sport at the highest level is all about winning medals, grabs and throws, ...
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Miikka Neuvonen, Judo for Peace
Judo for Peace Project Manager Miikka Neuvonen spoke to Sheldon Franco-Rooks about the project on day ...
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T2T winners lap up #JudoWorlds experience
The winners of the IJF Throw to Tokyo competition have been savouring their #JudoWorlds experience so ...
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The Future is Around Judo
For the first time, Judo uses the 4DREPLAY system to display judo in 360°, on the occasion of the World ...
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Reaching the stars
Everyday of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, we propose you the technical analysis of an IJF ...
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Golden Talks - Day 2
At the champions’ press conference at the end of day 2 of competitions at the Tokyo Worlds, all medalists ...
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Unbeatable ABE Uta retains; MARUYAMA upstages ABE Hifumi for home double
After missing top spot on day one, hosts Japan fought back and claimed both titles on day two of #JudoWorlds ...
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DAY 2 - Preliminaries Round-Up
The preliminary session produced some riveting judo and confirmed a number of dream clashes for the final ...
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Not afraid to throw!
The development of complex gripping strategies through the years, has been cracking on at lightening ...
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The Lighter Side of Judo with … Miryam Roper
True. Judo as a competitive sport at the highest level is all about winning medals, grabs and throws, ...
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Early impressions of #JudoWorlds
A World Judo Championships crowd is full of nationalities and personalities and equal measure as the ...
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Gianni Merlo: The Culture of Learning
He is one of those personalities who have the experience of major international sporting events. As a ...
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Louisa Galea: The Long Lasting Battery
They are invisible and discreet. Their mission is to offer the best possible show. The days and hours ...
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Documentary about refugee judoka in the making
Esfandiar Aban is an independent film maker from Iranian origin living and working in the USA. He’s ...
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Champions Row - Ilias Iliadis talks to Neil Adams at #JudoWorlds
Judo greats Ilias Iliadis and Neil Adams caught up on day 2 to talk all things #JudoWorlds and about ...
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Superb Day: A Hard Act to follow
Everyday of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019, we propose you the technical analysis of an IJF ...
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Opening Ceremony officially opens 2019 Worlds in Tokyo
After a number of exciting pre-championship activities, such as the IJF Congress, the Gala to celebrate ...
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Golden speeches
After a fabulous first day of competitions at the Nippon Budokan, and without doubt stellar performances ...
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BILODID retains while CHKHVIMIANI captures first world title
Ukrainian sensation BILODID repeats while Georgia’s European champion claims his first world title
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Mohammad's smile
We met him at the Budapest Grand Prix and promised to see each other again in Japan. Mohammad Rashnonezhad ...
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Japanese spirit at home
Being inside the famed Nippon Budokan with the intensely placed arena-style seating overhanging the two ...
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The Worlds: an Overwhelming Experience for Nanimatang Noketi
Imagine you live on a small atoll somewhere in the Pacific. You never left your paradise-like island ...
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The quiet rise of the African nations
Diop of Senegal, -60kg, put in a spirited performance against the more experienced Lesiuk of Ukraine, ...
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How to watch the World Championships
You can find below all the broadcasters who will be showing the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 Presented ...
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Gender Equity Conference: Together We are Stronger!
On 24 August, the second edition of the Gender Equity Conference was hosted, one day prior to the start ...
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Art Exhibition unites Sports and Art
On 24 August, one day prior to the start of the Judo World Championship, an art exhibition was opened ...
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Record-breaking entry for judo’s homecoming at #JudoWorlds
World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 Presented by PARK24 GROUP – PREVIEW
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Watch the #JudoWorlds draw live on Facebook and YouTube
Watch the #JudoWorlds draw and press conference live on the IJF Facebook and YouTube accounts today from ...
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IJF Gala: 55th Anniversary of Judo as an Olympic Sport – the Quotes
On 23 August, two days prior to the start of the 2019 World Judo Championship in Tokyo, the IJF Gala ...
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Judo celebrates 55 years as an Olympic sport with gala in Tokyo
The world of judo gathered at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa for a lavish gala dinner as the sport ...
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Final entry list for #JudoWorlds
Following the conclusion of the accreditation process we can reveal the final entry list, rankings and ...
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The Accreditation Fever
When does a judo competition start? Officially as soon as the first 'hajime' are pronounced by the referees. ...
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IJF and Reuters Partner
Reuters sports media agency Action Images adds the International Judo Federation to growing roster of ...
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Winning Congress
On August 22nd, with less than four days to go until the greatly anticipated World Championship, the ...
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#JudoWorlds PREVIEW
Following our in-depth look at the women's divisions, we complete our #JudoWorlds preview by looking ...
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Watch all the #JudoWorlds Promos!
Watch all the promos for #JudoWorlds to get in the mood for an eight-day festival of day in the sport's ...
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IJF Worlds Revisited
“I’m going to Tokyo! To the IJF Worlds!” Any athlete waits anxiously for that call … The call ...
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Dream Clash - Abe Uta v Majlinda Kelmendi
World champion Abe Uta (JPN) and Olympic champion Majlinda Kelmendi (KOS) could meet for the first time ...
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Tokyo by Numbers
It is a country whose population exceeds 126 million and with a density of 335 people per square meter. ...
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#JudoWorlds PREVIEW
We looked at the favourites for glory in Tokyo in all seven women's weight categories.
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#JudoWorlds Pound-For-Pound King Ono Shohei
Olympic champion Ono Shohei (JPN) is the man to beat at #JudoWorlds in the -73kg category on day three ...
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Judo wonderkid Daria Bilodid, 18, eyes Tokyo title defence
Daria BILODID (UKR) is the youngest world judo champion of all time. Can the Ukrainian retain her crown ...
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#JudoWorlds medals revealed!
The medal design for the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 presented by PARK24 GROUP has been unveiled ...
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Nippon Budokan, Where the Judo Legend is Written
At the end of August, for eight days, the Nippon Budokan will become the temple of judo, a function for ...
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Tv news info Tokyo
Tokyo 2019 World Championships TV Information
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Everyone wants to go to Tokyo
Who wants to go to Tokyo? Quick answer: everyone. Right?
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Closing of Entries
The moment that the entire judo community around the world is waiting for is approaching. The Judo World ...
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Heavyweight world titles on the line at #JudoWorlds
The men's and women's heavyweight crowns will be on the line on day 7 at the 2019 World Championships ...
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World Championships media accreditation will close on 11 August
The deadline to register for media accreditation for the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 presented ...
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Toma Nikiforov will miss 2nd World Championship in a Row due to Injury
Bad news for Belgian judoka Toma Nikiforov (-100kg). The athlete got a shoulder injury in June during ...
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GANBOLD driven by Olympic dream after Worlds exclusion
World number seven GANBOLD Kherlen (MGL) claimed his second Grand Prix title in eight days as the -66kg ...
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5 Must-See Preliminary Round Clashes
IJF World Judo Tour champions are out in force in Budapest and we’ve picked five mouthwatering preliminary ...
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Hungary set for judo heatwave in penultimate event before the Worlds
The IJF World Judo Tour has returned to Hungary’s capital city of Budapest for the penultimate event ...
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Judo - Competing For A Better World
The second IJF Gender Equity Conference will take place ahead of the World Championships 2019 in Tokyo.
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#JudoWorlds Pound-For-Pound King Ono Shohei
Olympic champion Ono Shohei (JPN) is the man to beat at #JudoWorlds in the -73kg category on day three ...
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Judo at the Heart of Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo
On the occasion of the World Refugee Day that took place on June 20, the IOC announced the list of Refugee ...
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World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 Promo
World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 presented by PARK24 GROUP
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Throw to Tokyo Golden Score
5 more days! You still got a chance to win a trip to Tokyo. We announced Golden score, due to high demand.
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Japan targets Guinness World Record at #JudoWorlds
The All Japan Judo Federation is asking judoka from all over the world to help them achieve a Guinness ...
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100 days to go until #JudoWorlds in Tokyo promo!
First promo for the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 presented by Park 24 Group.
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Wolf Aaron crowned the last All Japan Openweight champion of Heisei era
Former -100kg world champion WOLF Aaron (JPN) claimed his first All Japan Openweight Championships title ...
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Japan picks 28-strong team of champions for Baku Grand Slam
Japan have unveiled one of their strongest teams in IJF World Judo Tour history with 28 standout judoka ...
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Tickets on sale for 2019 World Judo Championships
Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 World Judo Championships, presented by Park 24, at the Nippon Budokan, ...
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The Art of Judo - Episode 3 - Winters Dawn
On the road to Tokyo 2019 World Championships and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the International Judo Federation ...
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2019 Preview
5 reasons to get excited about the 2019 season
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