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Zagreb GP
-73 kg: Cano Garcia and Dris Both do the Impossible

The top seed going into the competition at -73kg was Bulgaria’s Mark Hristov, ranked 19th in the world. ...

Zagreb GP
-63 kg: Handling the Pressure

To perform at home brings pressure. To be the world number one brings pressure.

Zagreb GP
Day Two Brings More Outstanding Judo and an Air of Inclusivity

On day two in Zagreb, the action was punctuated by the opening ceremony, an opportunity for the City ...

Zagreb GP
#JudoZagreb Day 1 Highlights

Zagreb is providing exactly what we want most: exciting judo, inspiration for the youngest judoka and ...

Zagreb GP
Getting Close to Our Heroes

Where in the world can we come close to the elite in a way that touches us, in a way that inspires us? ...

Zagreb GP
Technical Analysis, Day 1: Education, Tradition and Innovation are the Best of Friends

Olympic champion Urska Zolnir returned to judo in a new role some time ago and is enjoying feeling the ...

Zagreb GP
-57kg: Perisic Takes Her First Grand Prix Gold

Being a seeded player at a World Judo Tour event is both a blessing and a curse; it often provides fewer ...

Zagreb GP
-66kg: Resilient and Brilliant, Lima Chooses Gold!

With only one of the world’s top 10 present in Zagreb at -66kg, predicting who would take the podium ...

Zagreb GP
-52kg: Pereira Takes Second Grand Prix Gold of Her Career

The -52kg category in Zagreb featured many young challengers looking to continue their run of good form ...

Zagreb GP
-60kg: Khalmatov Wins Through a Field of Debutants

With less experienced judoka arriving at the tatami in every round we have had the opportunity to see ...

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-48kg: Spain and Serbia Dominate

Milica Nikolic arrived as the number one seed and decided she would prove her ranking, removing all obstacles ...

Zagreb GP
We Can't Predict Anything, Except a Perfect Welcome From the Hosts

One hundred and ninety-two athletes warmed up to compete on day one in Zagreb.