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Judo in Schools
Vieru to Inspire the Youth of Moldova

Moldovan judoka Denis Vieru has been the world number one at -66kg for many months.

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-57kg: Explosive Cysique to Win Gold

We knew it from the draw, the -57kg category was going to be particularly tough.

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-66kg: David Garcia Torne on the Rise

Already a winner at the first edition of the Upper Austria Grand Prix a few weeks ago, David Garcia Torne ...

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-52kg: Giuffrida, Right on Time

Some athletes command admiration for their ability to always be present when needed and for some years. ...

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Technical Analysis, Day 1: The Italian System Seems Stronger Still

Twenty-seven World Judo Tour medals and a world bronze say that Hédi Karakas (HUN) is somewhat of a ...

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-60kg: Magzhan Shamshadin Brings First Gold Home

No, things were not easy for Cédric Revol (FRA), despite being the number one seed in the competition. ...

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-48kg: It Was Always Going to Be Scutto

On day one in Astana the -48kg category began with explosive, full contact judo.

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Kazakhstan at the Centre of the Stage

Tajikistan and Dushanbe are already only a memory, a very beautiful memory, but a memory all the same. ...

Dr Lisa Allan In Porec

For years she was the Events Director of all IJF competitions across the planet.

The Kodokan Delivers in Slovenia

While #JudoAstana gets underway in Kazakhstan, the Porec Judo Festival continues in Croatia and the African ...

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Will, Effort and Fighting Spirit

Enjoying judo a the top level is easy. It’s spectacular, inspiring and educational all at once.

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The Qasaqstan Barysy Grand Slam Draw Opens the Doors to Astana

On the afternoon of 15th June 2023 the official draw for the Qasaqstan Barysy Grand Slam was held at ...