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Paris OG 2024
Nagase Confirms Double Olympic Gold, Leski Confirms Slovenian Supremacy

The day was full of twists and turns and it was difficult as the rounds went by to determine who would ...

Paris OG 2024
-81kg: Nagase Once Again Increases his Level to Reach Olympus

These are probably the best there is at the moment in the -81kg category with the reigning Olympic champion, ...

Paris OG 2024
-81kg: Preliminaries

The -81kg category is always one that attracts crowds and the attention of judo fans.

Paris OG 2024
What the Draw Might Offer on Day Four: -63 kg and -81 kg

Twenty-one year old Joanne Van Lieshout (NED) took over pole position at -63 kg after winning the Abu ...

Antalya GS 2024
-81kg: Nagase, a Real Champion

He may not be the number one seed in Antalya but the current Olympic champion in the category demands ...

Antalya GS 2024
Can Anyone Slow the Japanese Campaign?

Day one in Antalya concluded with Japan far and away the dominating nation of the tournament, leading ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (23): Takanori Nagase (JPN)

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

WJC - DOHA 2023
Technical Analysis, Day 4: The Mark of the Biggest Champions

Neil Adams, an icon in the judo world; it’s fitting that as he is a world champion and a double olympic ...

breaking news
A Beautiful Revenge, Continuity and Freedom

It is not easy to qualify a day like the one we have just spent.

9 out of 11 have held a world title
Japan picks all-star team for Düsseldorf

Olympic and reigning world champion Ono Shohei (-73kg) leads an 11-strong Japanese team in action at ...

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Nagase Takanori (JPN) - Road to Victory

Watch NAGASE Takanori (JPN) surge to victory in the -81kg category at the Brasilia Grand Slam 2019

Ekaterinburg Grand Slam Preview
5 Must-See Preliminary Round Clashes

The stars of the IJF World Judo Tour are out in force at the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam this week but joining ...