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Mixed Zone Chat with Gemma Howell pocketing 1st GS Hardware

British Gemma Howell (-70kg) was ecstatic winning bronze at the Baku Grand Slam.

Analysis of a breakthrough: Iran judo to end boycott against Israel

For decades, Iran’s athletes have refused to compete against Israelis.

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Judoka disqualified for mobile phone on the tatami

Portuguese judoka Anri Egutidze is disqualified after his mobile phone falls out of his judogi at #JudoBaku

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Historic agreement reached by IJF and Iran

After having witnessed on several occasions in recent history a disturbing phenomenon, which involves ...

Technical Analysis Day 2 with Sara Alvarez

After Day 2 of competitions at the Grand Slam in Baku, IJF Media asked IJF Sport Commissioner Sara Alvarez, ...

Baku Grand Slam 2019 - Day 2
Azeri man HEYDAROV on fire in the land of fire

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Interview
The Third Athlete on the Tatami

True. At every bout everyone’s eyes are focused on the judokas in blue and white judogi battling it ...

Interview
Mixed Zone Chat with Rafaela Silva, pocketing first Grand Slam Gold

A first golden Grand Slam medal for Olympic champion Rafaela SILVA (BRA) ruling the -57kg weight category ...

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Mixed Zone Chat with Golden Laura Martinez Abelenda

In the women’s lightweight category -48kg, the final bout resulted in a ‘Spanish’ affair with a ...

Baku Grand Slam 2019 - Day 1
Glory for Brazil as Japan endure frustrating start in Baku

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Technical Analysis Day 1 with Neil Adams

After Day 1 of competitions at the Grand Slam in Baku, IJF Media asked Neil Adams, Supervisor of the ...

Opening Ceremony officially opens Baku Grand Slam with Cultural Dances

Today, Friday 10 May at 4 pm, the official opening ceremony of the Baku Grand Slam took place in the ...