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Abu Dhabi GS 2025
Five Champions Emerge from a Day of High-Intensity Judo

The day delivered a remarkable display of talent, tactical precision and resilience across five weight ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
Key Battles in the Middle Weights

As the World Judo Tour prepares to deliver the second day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, the middle weights ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–57 kg: Huh Strikes to Capture Abu Dhabi Gold

Giulia Carna (ITA) advanced to the final after eliminating Seija Ballhaus (GER) and securing further ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–66 kg: Khyar Triumphs in a High-Intensity Final

Walide Khyar (FRA) reached the final after a strong and controlled morning in the upper half of the draw, ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–52 kg: Ballhaus Claims Meaningful Third Grand Slam Gold

Reka Pupp (HUN) earned her place in the final after delivering the only successful challenge of the day ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–60 kg: Bliev Secures His Third Grand Slam Title

Ayub Bliev (RUS) advanced to the final after a confident series of victories, defeating Tumenjargal Tuvshintur ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
–48 kg: Spanish Triumph as Martinez Abelenda Captures Gold

Xinran Hui (CHN) secured her place in the final after a commanding run through the preliminary rounds, ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
A Day of High Drama and Brilliant Judo

The opening day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam delivered everything fans could hope for.

IJF Academy
Paving the Way for a Future Generation of Judoka

In the final week of October, thirty six judoka gathered in Ostia, Italy, united by a single purpose: ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
A High-Stakes Spectacle Awaits

As the World Judo Tour arrives in Abu Dhabi for three days of elite competition, anticipation is running ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2025
Judo’s Elite Set for Three Days of Action in Abu Dhabi

For three days Abu Dhabi will become the epicentre of world judo once again, hosting the traditional ...

Sport: The Last Bridge for Reconciliation and Peace

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has navigated a period of significant geopolitical pressure with ...