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Press Conference
Golden speeches

After a fabulous first day of competitions at the Nippon Budokan, and without doubt stellar performances ...

Europe rules in Asia on day 1
BILODID retains while CHKHVIMIANI captures first world title

Ukrainian sensation BILODID repeats while Georgia’s European champion claims his first world title

REfugee Team
Mohammad's smile

We met him at the Budapest Grand Prix and promised to see each other again in Japan.

Tokyo Worlds 2019
Japanese spirit at home

Being inside the famed Nippon Budokan with the intensely placed arena-style seating overhanging the two ...

Interview
The Worlds: an Overwhelming Experience for Nanimatang Noketi

Imagine you live on a small atoll somewhere in the Pacific.

Tokyo worlds 2019
The quiet rise of the African nations

Diop of Senegal, -60kg, put in a spirited performance against the more experienced Lesiuk of Ukraine, ...

Full list of broadcasters
How to watch the World Championships

You can find below all the broadcasters who will be showing the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 Presented ...

Gender Equity Conference: Together We are Stronger!

On 24 August, the second edition of the Gender Equity Conference was hosted, one day prior to the start ...

Art Exhibition unites Sports and Art

On 24 August, one day prior to the start of the Judo World Championship, an art exhibition was opened ...

DRAW & PRESS CONFERENCE REPORT
Record-breaking entry for judo’s homecoming at #JudoWorlds

World Judo Championships Tokyo 2019 Presented by PARK24 GROUP – PREVIEW

Saturday 24 August 2pm
Watch the #JudoWorlds draw live on Facebook and YouTube

Watch the #JudoWorlds draw and press conference live on the IJF Facebook and YouTube accounts today from ...

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IJF Gala: 55th Anniversary of Judo as an Olympic Sport – the Quotes

On 23 August, two days prior to the start of the 2019 World Judo Championship in Tokyo, the IJF Gala ...