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Women's Day
The Will to Share

Marie-Paule Panza is a figure of judo in the East of France and throughout the country.

OTP Group Tashkent GS '25
Incredible School Dojo Opens in Tashkent

Uzbekistan has been investing heavily in judo at all levels, from clubs to the elite and from education ...

IJF Academy
From Tunisia to Saudi Arabia: The Inspiring Journey of Hela Ayari

The IJF Academy made a stop recently in Kuwait to deliver new diplomas that are recognised internationally. ...

Gender Equality
Sierra Leone: Investing in Women

In 2024, the IJF Academy stopped in Sierra Leone for a very important and useful practical session.

Gender Equality
Akyama Hinako, Kodokan Judo Instructor

Sanda Corak is the president of the Croation Judo Federation.

IJF Academy
Coming Soon: the IJF Self Defence Programme

The IJF Academy has been extending its activities for more than a decade and the latest project has huge ...

Gender Equality
Promoting Equality in Judo: The Example of Benin

Benin, in West Africa, is home to an active judo federation that counts 30 clubs and 1200 judoka.

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (50): Ryoko Tani (JPN)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

Athlete Stories
Noor Makes History for Pakistan

The junior world championships always attracts a diverse athlete population.

Paris OG 2024
Judo Celebrates Gender Equality at the Paris 2024 Games

There are only eight days left before the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, just eight short days. ...

Interview
Salima Souakri Encourages the Youth

In early June 2024, Salima Souakri, IJF Development Director and member of the IJF Executive Committee, ...

Equality in Sport
Ryoko Tani: the Importance of Judo for Women and For All

The movement towards gender equality has been a hot topic, one way or another, for centuries.