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Judo Worlds 2018: The countdown has started

September has finally arrived and the clock continues to run while there is less than 20 days left before ...

Ilham Zakiyev: An Exemplary Colossus

The man is a true colossus, of those who impose respect just by entering a room and whose sports record ...

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Elnur Mammadli: From Reality to Dream

Elnur Mammadli (AZE) was one of those children who started judo around the age of seven and who quickly ...

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A simple hero: Nazim Huseynov

Nazim Huseynov. This name may not tell you much. Yet he is a true legend in his country, Azerbaijan, ...

FIRST TICKET OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFERED TO PRESIDENT ALIYEV

In May 2018, the Olympic qualification will start at the Hohhot Grand Prix in China, and it is certain ...

20 key storylines for #JudoWorlds2017 with 20 days to go

20 for 20 – The IJF presents 20 key storylines for #JudoWorlds2017 as Tuesday 8 August marks 20 days ...

Baku Grand Slam 2017, Azerbaijan – DAY TWO

All change on day two as all nine gold medals have now been won by different countries at #JudoBaku2017

IJF and SOCAR reception launches Paris Grand Slam 2017

The International Judo Federation (IJF) and SOCAR welcomed distinguished members of the judo family on ...

$50,000 award for end-of-year world leaders

The International Judo Federation has awarded all 14 judoka who ended 2016 as the world number ones with ...

25 champions look ahead to #JudoParis2017 with 25 days to go

1. Majlinda KELMENDI (KOS) -52kg Rio 2016 Olympic champion For me the Paris Grand Slam is the most beautiful ...

Judo embarks on positive road to Tokyo 2020 and beyond

Judo ushered in a new area on Friday and Saturday in the 2018 World Championships host city of Baku in ...

Live Twitter Q and A with IJF President Marius Vizer

IJF President Marius Vizer will be answering your questions on Saturday 7 January in a live Twitter question ...