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Interview
Percival Dreams of Building a Better Future in Samoa

At the 135th IJF Academy course at the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, Japan, Samoa’s Peniamina Percival ...

Athlete Stories
From an Illustrious History, China Now Has a New Heavyweight

Jinesinuer Ayiman is only 21 years old and has been on the World Judo Tour for less than a year but she ...

Athlete Stories
Mary Dee Vargas Ley: "The Only One Who Loses is the One Who Gives Up"

Including grand slams, grand prix, Masters and world championships, Chile’s Mary Dee Vargas Ley, -48 ...

IBSA
A Dream in Rio Has Come True

Georgia is a judo nation. The sport is deeply embedded in the country’s traditions and the same passion ...

IBSA
The Legacy is Real

Nearly a year has passed since the Paris 2024 Paralympics, yet the memories remain unforgettable.

Athlete Stories
Georgian Spirit

The Georgian spirit always garners interest, no matter where in the world their judoka are.

Athlete Stories
Evie Gormley: Independence is Key

21 year old Evie Gormley (GBR) has been competing at the IBSA Grand Prix Giza this week.

Referee Stories
Judit Pisarova: Respecting People and Opportunities

Judit Pisarova is now a regular on the IJF World Judo Tour, a self-confessed judo lifer who fills her ...

Interview
Julien Goes Around the World (31)

Julien Brulard has spent the past few years travelling the world with his judogi, documenting his journey ...

Athlete Stories
Safa Soliman: a Symbol of Power and Potential for African Women’s Judo

Egypt’s Safa Soliman is beginning to make a name for herself in the world of judo.

Athlete Stories
Alice! World and Olympic Champion!

At the Paris Olympic Games last summer, Alice Bellandi (ITA) became Olympic champion, an extraordinary ...

Interview
Peniamina Percival: Reviving Judo in Samoa

Peniamina Percival has been representing Samoa on the international judo stage for several years.