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Athlete Stories
17 Years on the World Judo Tour; What is the Key?

In 2008 a 16 year Brazilian judoka won the junior world championships in Bangkok.

Athlete Stories
Andreja Leski: What a Way to End an Elite Career!

What a way to close an already exemplary career! Andreja Leski’s final result on her IJF profile shows ...

Interview
Christa Deguchi: Without Regret

Some life journeys command respect. The path followed by Christa Deguchi, Olympic and double world champion, ...

JudoPod
From the Tatami to Prime Time: Dennis van der Geest’s Unlikely Second Act

What happens when a world heavyweight champion walks away from elite sport? For Dennis van der Geest, ...

Athlete Stories
Distria Krasniqi: I Don't See a Reason to Stop

Distria Krasniqi (KOS) has claimed almost every medal that can be claimed.

Paris GS 2026
Ben’s Belief Boosts the British Team in Paris

It has been 8 years since a British male judoka won a medal in Paris.

Legends
A Champion, A Voice, A Legacy

JudoTV.com presents a new video dedicated to one of the most influential figures in the history of the ...

Video
Tsunoda Natsumi: The Art of Tomoe-nage

In a new video produced by JudoTV.com, Natsumi Tsunoda reveals her secrets behind the technique that ...

Video
A Brother’s Support Is Priceless

In the high-pressure world of elite judo, medals, rankings and results often take centre stage.

JudoPod
More Than a Flag: How Christa Deguchi Rewrote the Rules of Olympic Success

Christa Deguchi’s Paris 2024 Olympic gold looks simple on paper: born and raised in Japan, representing ...

Video
Farewell to a True Judo Artist

The IJF has paid tribute to one of the most admired judoka of his generation with a dedicated video: ...

Legends
Dennis van der Geest: a Life Built on Judo

Every generation of judoka has its defining figures, athletes whose achievements go beyond medals and ...