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Sao Tomé Hosts First National Judo Championships

On 21st December 2024, the Island of Sao Tomé made history by organising their first ever national ...

Judo for Peace
Judo Combats Violence in Brazil

Brazil is an incredibly rich country. It is also a country of judo, both in terms of international results ...

Interview
Julien Goes Around the World (25)

For several years we have been following the steps of Julien who decided to travel the world from one ...

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The World Judo Tour, the Paris Grand Slam and the Judo Pro League on RMC Sport

The International Judo Federation, France Judo and RMC Sport have signed an unprecedented broadcasting ...

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Jan Eirik Schiøtz Has Passed Away

It is with deep sadness that we received the news of the sudden passing of Jan Eirik Schiøtz.

AJU Elections
Siteny Randrianasolo-Niaiko Reelected AJU President

This January, 2025, marks an important milestone in the life of the African Judo Union, as the organisation's ...

Mittersill Remains Number One

The show can begin! The largest judo training camp in the world, Olympic Training Camp (OTC) Mittersill ...

Gender Equality
Sierra Leone: Investing in Women

In 2024, the IJF Academy stopped in Sierra Leone for a very important and useful practical session.

Kickstarting the Season

To get the new year underway, thousands of judoka around the world head to training camps with the aim ...

The Passing of 1964 Olympic Silver Medallist Mr Eric Hänni (SUI)

The IJF is moved to hear of the passing of Olympic and European medallist Mr Eric Hänni of Switzerland ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (51): Djamel Bouras (FRA)

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

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IJF President's End of the Year 2024 Message

IJF President's end of the year message.