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17 Years on the World Judo Tour; What is the Key?

In 2008 a 16 year Brazilian judoka won the junior world championships in Bangkok.

Seeds of Judo
A New Voice for Development and Inspiration

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2026, the International Judo Federation launches a new publication, ...

IWD 2026
IWD 2026: President's Message

IJF President's message on the International Women's Day 2026.

Upper Austria GP 2026
New Champions and the Host’s National Anthem

There were some big changes to the status quo on day two in the Tips Arena.

Upper Austria GP 2026
Upper Austria Grand Prix 2026: What to Look Out For? (Part 3)

The final day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2026 will feature five heavyweight categories where experience, ...

Kata World Series
The Kata World Series Continues in Louvain la Neuve

While the best judoka on the World Judo Tour were competing in Linz, Austria, at the Upper Austria Grand ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
-81 kg: Almat Ascends to the Top Step

What a show this category presented at the packed Tips Arena in Linz! With the top 4 seeds out, including ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
-73 kg: Nairne Defeats Three Olympic Medallists for Gold

In a category where all 4 top seeds fell away from the path to the final, one by one, beaten by unexpected ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
-70 kg: Polleres Lights Up the Tips Arena

Many side stories collided in Linz to produce the final block line-up of the day in a category that is ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
-63 kg: Silva Prefers Gold!

Day two in the Tips Arena gave everyone much to talk about.

Upper Austria GP 2026
Day 2 - Preliminaries

Fight after fight at the Tips Arena defied expectations, on day 2.

IWD 2026
IWD: Britain's Female Fighters' Festival

International Women’s Day arrives on Sunday 8th March, a major day in the sporting calendar, in all ...