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Baku Grand Slam 2023
Let’s Get Excited

At 8:30 sharp this morning the first contests of the Heydar Aliyev Baku Grand Slam 2023 resonated in ...

Baku Grand Slam 2023
The Show will be Incredible!

With three events on the World Judo Tour calendar between now and the end of the year, the pace is picking ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (21): Naohisa Takato (JPN)

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

Baku 2023
A First Look at the 2023 Baku Grand Slam

The Baku Grand Slam comes at a unique time of transition with many athletes trying to find their upswing ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (20): Distria Krasniqi (KOS)

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

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (19): Sarah Menezes (BRA)

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

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (18): Antal Kovacs (HUN)

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

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (17): Severine Vandenhende (FRA)

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

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (16): Keiji Suzuki (JPN)

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

Paris 2024
Solidification

Jean-Luc Rougé is a keen observer of world judo, undoubtedly one of the most experienced experts and ...

Paris 2024
The Deep End

In February 2022, we left Patrice Rognon at the dawn of a new challenge.

Paris 2024
It's All About Collaboration

Vladimir Barta is the IJF Head Sport Director. During the Paris 2024 Games, he will also occupy another ...