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Tokyo GS 2024
-66 kg: Takeshi Takeoka Takes the Gold Medal

Despite them not being exactly the same judoka as the previous category, a few name changes put the same ...

Tokyo GS 2024
-52 kg: Gold Number Three Goes to Omori

Like the -48 kg category, the four Japanese judoka were on the bill for the semi-finals: Kisumi Omori, ...

Tokyo GS 2024
-60 kg: Nakamura More Active than Anyone Else in the Category

The first men's category of the day featured Japanese judoka as Taiki Nakamura, junior world champion ...

Tokyo GS 2024
-48 kg: First Double of the Day

It was to be expected, the Japanese judoka would be very difficult to manipulate in front of their home ...

Tokyo GS 2024
Tokyo Grand Slam 2024 to Conclude an Extraordinary Judo Season in Style

What a season that was! 2024 has been exciting and has offered us extraordinary moments of judo.

Paris OG 2024
Dennis Van Der Geest and Cyrille Maret Share Their Passion for Judo

Several weeks have passed since the incredible Olympic and Paralympic Games that we experienced in the ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (50): Ryoko Tani (JPN)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024: What a Fantastic Show That Was!

There was plenty of spectacle on the third day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024.

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
+100 kg: Endovitskii Concludes in Gold

We know it and we can always expect it, the last category of the tournament, the +100 kg, is spectacular. ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
+78 kg: Hayme Brings the Gold Home

The poster for the +78kg final was quickly known. It pitted two judoka who are used to be seen on the ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
-100 kg: Korrel Wins for the Sixth Time

The favorites had contrasting destinies throughout the day.

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
-78 kg: Anna Monta Olek is Ready

Anna Monta Olek's (GER) season was great and clearly this new cycle is starting under the best auspices. ...