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Continental Championships
A Vision for Unity and Progress: African Judo Rising in Nairobi

In the heart of Nairobi, inside the Kasarani Competition Hall, the continent’s finest judoka have gathered ...

Continental Championships
Referees and Coaches Unite Ahead of African Championships

The atmosphere was focused and studious this morning at the Kasarani Competition Hall in Nairobi, Kenya, ...

YOG Dakar 2026
Clarisse Agbégnénou Inspires a New Generation Ahead of Dakar 2026 YOG

As anticipation builds for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the appointment of Clarisse Agbégnénou ...

JudoPod
From Fighter to Leader, Hedvig Karakas’ Life Beyond the Tatami

What happens when the ‘killer instinct’ that defines an elite athlete meets both motherhood and a ...

IJF Calendar
Tashkent to Host 2026 Junior Worlds as Amman Edition Is Postponed

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has confirmed the postponement of the World Championships Juniors ...

Continental championships
European Championships - Day Three

The host nation was expecting an all-Georgian final in their specialist category, -90 kg.

Continental Championships
Oceania Rising: A New Generation Steps Forward in Melbourne

The Oceania Senior Championships 2026 have delivered a powerful message from Melbourne: judo in Oceania ...

Continental Championships
Day 1 - Panamerican Championships Panama 2026

The Panamerican Championships 2026 began with high intensity at the Panama Hotel in Panama City, bringing ...

Continental Championships
Asia’s Finest Shine in Ordos Finale

The final day of the Asian Championships in Ordos delivered intensity, precision and decisive performances, ...

YOG Dakar 2026
Clarisse Agbegnenou to Guide Youth in Dakar

On 16th April, the International Olympic Committee announced the first group of Athlete Role Models for ...

Continental Championships
Day Two is Georgia's Day in Tbilisi

The second day of the European Championships Tbilisi 2026 saw the host nation surge up the medal table ...

Special Olympics
Sarajevo 2026: A Landmark Step for Inclusion in Judo

In May 2025, the International Judo Federation and Special Olympics International signed a Memorandum ...