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Abu Dhabi Worlds 2024
-81kg: Unstoppable Grigalashvili Writes His Name in Georgian History

The last three finals in a row in the -81kg category at the world championships have been contested by ...

Judo for Children
A Wind of Youth Blows Over the World Championships

The second day of the World Judo Championships Abu Dhabi 2024 saw a breath of youthful air blow through ...

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
Sporting Legend Helmut Duckadam Enjoys the Judo in Abu Dhabi

Helmut Duckadam is an international sporting legend, whose name is inscribed in the Guinness Book of ...

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024 – Day 3 Preview

Day two of the Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024 provided yet more thrills, drama and suspense as three ...

Abu Dhabi Worlds 2024
The UAE Welcomes the Judo World with Open Arms in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024 were officially opened on day two of the competition as the opening ...

Abu Dhabi Worlds 2024
-73kg: Heydarov and Azerbaijan's Dream Comes True

At -73kg, world number 1 Hidayat Heydarov (AZE) was in the form of his life heading into the Abu Dhabi ...

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
-66kg: Tanaka Continues Japan's Winning Streak

Such was the level on show in the -66kg category at the Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024, only three ...

Abu Dhabi GS
What to Follow on Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi World Championships

The Abu Dhabi World Championships got off to a flying start on Day 1 in the Emirati capital.

Athlete's Story
When Reality is Brighter Than a Dream

As editors of the International Judo Federation, we have a duty to hide behind the stories we tell.

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
Abu Dhabi Crowns Three Brand New Champions on Day 1

The flagship event of the IJF World Judo Tour 2024, the Abu Dhabi World Championships has well and truly ...

Abu Dhabi Worlds 2024
Technical Analysis, Day 1: Ne-Waza and the Grit to Fight to the End

IJF Head Referee Director Florin Daniel Lascau heads up the commission looking after all refereeing decisions ...

Abu Dhabi WC 2024
-60kg: Sardalashvili Becomes Georgia's Youngest World Champion

In the -60kg category at the Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024, the stage was set for Japan’s Ryuju ...