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Qingdao GP 2026
+100 kg: Bashaev Ends Qingdao in Style

The heavyweight category gradually distilled the field down to two judoka who had each made a strong ...

Qingdao GP 2026
+78 kg: Startseva Makes a Statement

The final day concluded with a compelling heavyweight final between two athletes who took decisive control ...

Qingdao GP 2026
-100 kg: Sangariev Strikes Late to Take Gold

Steadily, the -100 kg category headed towards a final between two judoka who combined efficiency with ...

Qingdao GP 2026
-78 kg: Olek Goes All the Way

The -78 kg category produced a final between Anna Monta Olek (GER) and Mizuki Sugimura (JPN) after a ...

Qingdao GP 2026
-90 kg: Varapayeu Seizes His Moment

The -90 kg category was unpredictable from the opening rounds, eventually producing a final between Guilherme ...

Qingdao GP 2026
Respect Is the Foundation of Everything We Build

Present in both Mongolia and China for the opening events of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification ...

Qingdao GP 2026
-81 kg: Tckaev Proves Untouchable

The -81 kg category carried a particular weight from the beginning, with several names capable of changing ...

Qingdao GP 2026
-70 kg: Cvjetko Finds the Way to Gold

The -70 kg category never truly settled into a predictable rhythm.

Qingdao GP 2026
-73 kg: Patience Pays Off for Ishihara

The men's -73 kg category lived up to its reputation as one of the most unpredictable of the day, with ...

Qingdao GP 2026
Qingdao Grand Prix 2026: What to Watch on Day Three?

The final day of the Qingdao Grand Prix 2026 promises an explosive finish, with five categories bringing ...

Qingdao GP 2026
-63 kg: First Grand Prix Gold for Tanioka

The -63 kg category wasted no time in producing drama, seeing several big names fall before the medal ...

Qingdao GP 2026
Qingdao Welcomes the Judo World

The 2026 Qingdao Grand Prix was officially declared open on Saturday afternoon following a colourful ...