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OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
A Day of Champions and a Golden Moment for the Host Nation

Tashkent delivered a day that reminded everyone why judo remains one of the most demanding and inspiring ...

OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
-57 kg: Aminova Delivered a Golden Moment for the Host Nation

Much had been expected of Eteri Liparteliani (GEO), the first women’s world champion in Georgia’s ...

OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
-66 kg: All Eyes on Abe

All eyes were fixed on Hifumi Abe (JPN). Who, realistically, could defeat the double Olympic champion ...

OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
-52 kg: Fujishiro Rose to the Occasion in Tashkent

We highlighted, in our preview of the opening day, that Masha Ballhaus (GER) has been a model of consistency ...

OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
-60 kg: Yusifov Seized His Moment in an All-Azerbaijani Final

Balabay Aghayev (AZE) arrived in Tashkent as the man in form.

OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
-48 kg: Xinran Hui Struck Gold; Category Turned Upside Down

The standout moment of the day was the early elimination of Shrine Boukli (FRA).

OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
A New Chapter Opens in Uzbekistan

The official draw for the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 took place today in Tashkent, the capital ...

Interview
Julien Goes Around the World (37)

Julien Brulard is not travelling the world in search of medals, but mats.

Judo for Peace
Judo Project 1000: A Decade of Peace in Motion

The international ‘Judo Project 1000,’ founded and led by Austrian judoka Franz Kofler, is entering ...

OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
Tashkent Ready for World-Class Judo

The OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 is set to begin, welcoming 370 competitors from 39 countries for ...

OTP Group Tashkent GS 2026
OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026: What to Look Out For? (Part 3)

The OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 is fast approaching.

Pan-America Recognises Great Coaches

This week the Pan-American Judo Confederation announced their 2025 CPJ Annual Award winners.