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IJF joins WADA in April 8th ‘Play True for Peace’ celebration

Today, the International Judo Federation joins in celebrating the annual April 8th Play True Day - a ...

Editorial
What They All Know

What they all know is that it’s hard. They watch the screens from the warm-up room, sharing these mats ...

#IDSDP in Kilis: When Peace Really Means Something

For many years, the International Judo Federation (IJF) and its Judo for Peace Commission (JFP) have ...

President's Message
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Raise your #WhiteCard to celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace! Message ...

What We Have Seen

Four tournaments, like four irrefutable proofs of market volatility.

Judo for Refugees
Young Ukrainian Judoka evacuated to Romania

As the bombs continue to drop in Ukraine and the news is filled with the horrors of the war, there are ...

Antalya Grand Slam: A Fantastic Development Tool

The Antalya Grand Slam 2022 concluded today with the last five categories: Women -78kg and +78kg and ...

Technical Analysis
Antalya, Day 3: Homework Completed by Pan-America

Carlo Knoester has been active in judo at all levels in his native South Africa, in his current home ...

Interview
Coach Sarah Menezes

Olympic gold, 3 world championship medals, 12 grand slam medals.

Antalya Focusses on Solidarity, Friendship, Unity and Peace

Like the first day of competition, the Antalya Grand Slam offered the judo we like to see: committed, ...

Technical Analysis
Antalya, Day 2: Everyone Needs Ne-Waza

Olympic and world medallist Annett Boehm is a judo fan as much as she is an elite athlete.

Technique Focus
The Big, Bold, Beautiful Ura-Nage

It has been called the biggest throw in judo, but it is not its size alone that makes it so enjoyable ...