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Romane Dicko (FRA): Everything Pointed at Paris

World number one, world champion, already an Olympic medallist and with her ticket to the 2024 Games ...

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Tara

In Baku, just two weeks ago, eighteen year old Tara Babulfath (SWE) showed composure usually attributed ...

Baku GS 2024
Lessons From the Baku Grand Slam 2024

The lights have gone out on the Baku Grand Slam 2024.

Baku GS 2024
Who Did it Happiest?

There were some fantastic performances in Baku but what it means to the athletes is a whole different ...

Baku GS 2024
Azerbaijan Win Both On and Off the Tatami

Three, already, three major World Judo Tour events this year! The calendar is accelerating and it's still ...

Baku GS 2024
+100kg: Endovitskiy Finished His Day as He Began: Winning

Let’s begin with Endovitsky (AIN) and his willingness to use a range of techniques.

Baku GS 2024
+78kg: Tavano Surprises Everyone but Dicko Wins

Romane Dicko continues to bring exciting, determined judo to the tatami.

Baku GS 2024
-100kg: Back-to-back Baku Golds For Sulamanidze

Another day, and it’s another gold medal for Ilia Sulamanidze (GEO).

Baku GS 2024
-78kg: Steenhuis Takes Her Golden Tally to 7

Dutch judoka Guusje Steenhuis sat at the top of the draw in Baku, 18 grand slam medals already in her ...

Baku GS 2024
-90kg: Fatiyev Secures First Grand Slam Gold

Murad Fatiyev (AZE) gave the home fans more joy on the final day, stopping top seed Krisztian Toth (HUN) ...

Baku GS 2024
Beyond the Idea of Sport 

Respect is synonymous with judo. The way an athlete conducts themselves before and after a contest speaks ...

Baku GS 2024
Good Judo is Good Judo

Ramazan Abdulaev (AIN) won in Baku in 2023 and was back in 2024 with the aim of retaining his title.