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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.

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, ...

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.

Upper Austria GP 2026
Returning to Linz is a Must!

Walking through the warm-up areas of the Upper Austria Grand Prix reveals many faces which have been ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
Mental Support For All on the World Judo Tour

At the first grand prix of 2026, in Linz (AUT),  the International Judo Federation (IJF) introduced ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
Day One Sets the Tone for a Wonderful Grand Prix

The first day of the 2026 Upper Austria Grand Prix has combined expectation and surprise with technical ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
Upper Austria Grand Prix 2026: What to Look Out For? (Part 2)

As the Upper Austria Grand Prix continues into its second day in Linz, several high-profile names and ...