Confidence Comes Through Competence

There are many ways to find one's place in judo and sometimes the first step is simply realising how ...

Beyond Competition, There Is So Much More to Judo

Olympian, world champion and one of Argentina's most respected judoka, Daniela Krukower has spent a lifetime ...

Dare Before You Feel Ready

Gabriela Müller, an internationally respected coach, educator and leadership specialist, has been helping ...

Every Challenge We Accept Helps All of Us Grow

Leadership is not about occupying a position; it is about having the courage to step forward, embrace ...

Sakura Judo Blooms in Peru

The launch of the first-ever Sakura Judo programme in Lima, Peru, marks another important milestone in ...

Refereeing Seminar in Lima to Welcome Referees, Coaches and Athletes

The International Judo Federation, in co-operation with the Panamerican Judo Confederation, will organise ...

Sakura Judo to Empower Women in Peru

The International Judo Federation will launch the next edition of its Sakura Judo programme in Lima, ...

A Double Challenge Met Successfully in Lima

For several weeks, IJF Vice-President and President of the Panamerican Judo Confederation Carlos Zegarra ...

+100 kg: Krpálek Adds Another Gold to His Legendary Career

In the men’s heavyweight category, experience met legacy. Rafael Buzacarini (BRA) fought his way through ...

+78 kg: Hershko Holds Firm to Claim Gold for Israel

In the women’s heavyweight category, all eyes were on Raz Hershko (ISR), the world medallist and Olympic ...

–100 kg: Ferreira Tops an All-Brazilian Final in Lima

The men’s –100 kg category featured a deep and competitive field. After several spectacular throws ...

–78 kg: Lobnik Dominates to Capture Gold for Slovenia

The women’s –78 kg category was marked by strong technical displays and surprising upsets. Metka ...

–90 kg: Macedo Captures Gold with Precision and Control

The men’s –90 kg category opened the final block with contests that promised both strategy and strength. ...

A Morning of Intensity and Determination

The final day of competition delivered a thrilling display of strength, skill and spirit across five ...

Shifts and Surprises on Day Two in Lima

The opening day of judo at the Lima Grand Prix 2025 had seen France take an early lead in the nations ...

-81 kg: Simin Shines to Capture Gold

The -81 kg category brought together experienced athletes and new faces after a day filled with surprises. ...

-70 kg: Eriksson Claims Her First Grand Prix Gold

The final block in the -70 kg category stayed true to expectations, featuring the two top seeds after ...

-73 kg: Cargnin Strikes Late to Claim Gold in a Dramatic Final

The final block in the -73 kg category brought together a mix of established names and breakthrough performers ...

-63 kg: Klimkait Dominates to Take Gold in Lima

The final block in the -63 kg category offered a series of high-level contests featuring some of the ...

Drama, Surprises and Rising Stars Across the Middle Weights

The second day of action in Lima brought a mix of predictability and shock, with established names and ...

Preview: Heavyweights Close Out the Lima Grand Prix

The final day of the Lima Grand Prix 2025 promises a spectacular conclusion, featuring some of the sport’s ...

An Historic Debut for Peru on the World Judo Tour

The first day of the Lima Grand Prix 2025 unfolded in the best possible conditions, offering both athletes ...

-57 kg: Mokdar Strikes Gold in All-French Showdown

The -57 kg final block offered a spectacular conclusion to a day filled with daring throws and unexpected ...

-66 kg: Accogli Triumphs After a Gruelling Battle

The -66 kg final block promised a captivating conclusion to an eventful day of competition. After a series ...

-52 kg: Brazilian Brilliance and Rising Stars

The -52 kg final block brought together a strong and diverse field of competitors, setting the stage ...

Anticipation Builds as the Lima GP Enters Its Second Day

After an impressive opening day filled with surprises, comebacks and world-class performances, anticipation ...

-60 kg: Ashpiz Claims First Grand Prix Gold

The -60 kg final block brought a thrilling close to the opening day of the Lima Grand Prix 2025, blending ...

-48kg: Mary Dee Vargas Ley Makes History

The -48 kg final block marked a sharp and dynamic start to the Lima Grand Prix 2025, as the lightest ...

Opening the Lima Grand Prix 2025

The first day of the Lima Grand Prix 2025 promised an exciting start to this brand-new stop on the World ...

The World Judo Tour is Ignited Again

The judo world turns its eyes once again to the Peruvian capital, this time for the Lima Grand Prix 2025. ...

A New Chapter for World Judo

The dust of the 2025 World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, has barely settled, yet the world of judo ...

A Fitting Conclusion to a Remarkable Championship

The curtain has fallen on the 2025 World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru; four unforgettable days ...

Mixed Teams – Semi-Finals and Repechages

As the team event entered its decisive phase, the atmosphere inside the Coliseo Eduardo Dibós reached ...

Mixed Teams – Quarter-Finals

The mixed teams quarter-finals delivered the intensity expected from this stage of the World Junior Championships, ...

Mixed Teams – Preliminary Rounds

The Mixed Teams Preliminary Rounds opened the final day of competition in Lima. From the very first contests, ...

A Generation Ready for the Future

The individual competition of the 2025 World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, has come to an end, ...

+100 kg: Katamardov Closes the Championships in Style

The +100 kg final block brought together the day’s heaviest hitters, blending explosive strength with ...

+78 kg: Cancan Finally Claims World Gold

The +78 kg final block featured some of the tournament’s most dominant athletes. Celia Cancan (FRA), ...

-100 kg: Bulaja Claims Gold for Serbia

The -100 kg final block brought together a world-class line-up that captured the intensity of the category ...

-78 kg: Hanstede Claims Gold for the Netherlands

The -78 kg final block promised a thrilling conclusion to a day dominated by European powerhouses. After ...

-90 kg : Barbosa Takes the Crown as Brazil Dominates

The -90 kg category delivered power, control and drama throughout the day, culminating in an all-Brazilian ...

Prelims Day 3: Power and Precision on Display

The third day of the 2025 World Junior Championships Lima, Péru, once again showcased the depth and ...

The Mixed Teams: Can anyone stop Japan?

As the fourth and final day of the World Championships Juniors 2025 arrives, all eyes will turn to the ...

Linthoi Chanambam Makes History for India in Lima

At just 19 years old, Linthoi Chanambam has written a golden chapter in Indian sporting history. The ...

The Next Generation Shines Brightly in Lima

From the beginning of the first day of competition at the 2025 World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, ...

-81 kg: Akita Captures Japan’s Fifth Gold

The -81 kg final block featured a strong and diverse line-up, perfectly reflecting the intensity of the ...

-70 kg: Fohouo Flies to Gold in Style for Switzerland

The -70 kg final block featured a high-level line-up that reflected the intensity of the day’s competition ...

-73 kg: Asadulloev Captures Gold for Tajikistan

The -73 kg final block promised a thrilling conclusion to one of the day’s most dynamic categories. ...

-63 kg: Morichika Claims Gold Number Four for Japan

The -63 kg final block featured an exciting mix of technical mastery and fresh talent. Viktoriia Martynenko ...

Day 3 preview: Heavyweight Power on Full Display

After two breathtaking days of judo, the final day of competition will feature the heavyweight categories. ...

Prelims Day 2: Intense Battles Mark the Day

The preliminary rounds of the World Junior Championships in Lima delivered everything fans could hope ...

Middleweights Take Centre Stage

After a spectacular opening day inside the Coliseo Eduardo Dibos, the second day of the 2025 World Championships ...

-57 kg: Japanese Precision Defines the -57 kg Final

The –57 kg category brought a dynamic mix of skill, strategy and surprises, with both Japan and Kazakhstan ...

Brilliant Opening Day in Lima

The first competitors at the 2025 World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, had to rise early, very early ...

–66 kg: Gigauri Strikes Gold After a Dramatic Comeback

The –66 kg category delivered intensity, unpredictability and bold, attacking judo. What initially ...

–52 kg: Marques Triumphs for Brazil

The –52 kg category delivered high-level judo and fresh surprises from start to finish. Leomaris Ruiz ...

–60 kg: Matsunaga Captures World Title in All-Japanese Final

The –60 kg category delivered one of the most technically engaging displays of the day, with precision, ...

–48 kg: Yoshino Strikes Gold as Diaz Hernandez Stuns the Favourites

The opening day of the 2025 World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, embodied the essence of judo perfectly, ...

Day 1 Preliminaries: A Promising Start in Lima

The 2025 World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, began with energy and excitement as five categories, ...

The World’s Best Juniors Gather in Lima

The international judo calendar continues at a rapid pace. Only a few weeks ago, the world’s top cadets ...

Lightweights to Open the 2025 Junior Worlds

The wait is finally over! On Sunday 5th October, the 2025 World Championships Juniors will officially ...

Ones to Watch: 2025 World Championships Juniors

In less than a week’s time, the world’s best young talent will assemble in Lima, Peru, seeking to ...

Pan-America and Oceania Cadet Championships 2025

On 18th April, the Americas and Oceania came together in Lima to compete for the 2025 cadet continental ...

An Outstanding Day for Japan!

The Lima World Championships Cadets Mixed Team event began with an already electric atmosphere from the ...

In Peru We Say, ‘Al Mal Tiempo, Buena Cara’

Kimberlie Rivera Tello is the Peruvian Judo Federation’s Events Director and she is busy, very busy, ...

DAY 4: Japan Top the Medal Top in the Presence of Lord Coe

The Lima World Championships Cadets has come to an end, at least for the individual categories. Panamerican ...

Day 3: Japan and Azerbaijan Head to the Top

We have become accustomed to seeing Japan claim the lion’s share of gold medals at the big events but ...

Day 3: Morning Summary

At -81 kg none of the top 4 seeds made it to the final, only one of them reached the semi-finals. Kantaev ...

Olympic Referees at the Cadet Worlds

The Lima World Championships Cadets 2024 is taking place right now, the first global event after the ...

Day 2: Brazil Storms to First Place

Day two was an absolute whirlwind of judo, attacks of every description coming thick and fast throughout ...

Day 1: The World’s Best Cadets Have Brought their A-Game to Lima

In Latin America we have been treated to all the energy and enthusiasm expected from not just the cadet ...

Education and Ethics Are Our Responsibility

The cadet age category brings with it an additional layer of responsibility for everyone working with ...

The First World Championships of a New Cycle: the Draw is Done

The world’s best cadets are descending on the city of Lima in Peru. Latin American energy will underpin ...

Lima Closes Olympic Qualification

It’s been an adventure; 2 years of qualification events from continental opens to the World Judo Tour, ...

Peru Continues to Make Strides With Gender Equality Initiatives

In July 2023, after the success of organising the Lima Pan American Tour 2023, Judo Peru hosted the first ...

Peru’s Mini-Prix Was Huge!

Back in March we spoke with the Pan-American continental union President, Carlos Zegarra Presser, about ...

Carlos Zegarra Presser: Empowering the First

Carlos Zegarra Presser has a broad and challenging remit within the world’s judo family. As President ...

María Martínez Murciego Becomes the First Peruvian Woman to Grade to 7th Dan

In December, just one month ago, the Royal Spanish Federation of Judo and Associated Sports (RFEJYDA) ...

Peru

In Peru Judo oscillates from one wonder to another

As the Peruvians like to repeat, their country is the cradle of many wonders such as the Amazon River ...