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Judo for Peace
From Refugee to Rebuilder

For years, Muna Dahouk was one of the faces of the International Judo Federation Refugee Team, representing ...

Judo for Peace
Judo Against Despair: Sabiti’s Mission in Nakivale Refugee Settlement

At just 28 years old, Sabiti has already lived several lives.

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Project 1000: 700 Clubs, 100,000 km, One Message of Peace

What began in July 2017 as a personal journey driven by conviction has grown into one of the most remarkable ...

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Young Judoka in Türkiye Unite for Peace and the Future

In Eskişehir, Türkiye, a powerful message of hope has emerged from the tatami, carried by the voices ...

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Malawi Leading the Way for Refugee Communities

For several years, the Judo Association of Malawi has made a clear and powerful choice to place judo ...

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Higher Than the Summit

While the Dushanbe Grand Slam was reaching thrilling heights during its opening day in Tajikistan, another ...

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Tegla Loroupe Inspires Nairobi with a Message Beyond Sport

The 47th African Judo Senior Championships Nairobi 2026 were honoured by a remarkable visit on the second ...

Judo for Peace
Judo Project 1000: A Decade of Peace in Motion

The international ‘Judo Project 1000,’ founded and led by Austrian judoka Franz Kofler, is entering ...

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Judo as a Path to Confidence: The IJF Refugee Team in Visé

For Vahid Sarlak, pride does not come from medals or results alone but from commitment, resilience and ...

Judo for Peace
The Year Begins with International Exchange

The new year began with energy and purpose for Judo for Peace South Africa (JFPSA), which welcomed two ...

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From Ethiopia to Germany: Judo as a Bridge for Peace

A few weeks ago, Dr Tsegaye Degineh was appointed to the IJF Judo for Peace Commission, marking an important ...

Judo for Peace
2025: A Year of Judo, Encounters and Peace

For Franz Kofler, judo has always been far more than a competitive sport.