News

Sports Gala in Kosovo
Judo, the pride of a nation

It was an evening to celebrate sport. It was an evening of awards.

Predictions
What is Going to Happen at the Olympic Games?

The third event of the IJF 2020 calendar has just concluded.

Tokyo 2020
Japan Unveils the Olympic Team

Only one name was known so far (Sone Akira in +78kg) and one remains uncertain, in the men's -66kg weight ...

Judo in Schools
First Steps in Jordan

In September 2019, the Jordan Judo Federation embarked on the adventure of ‘Judo in Schools’, joining ...

I AM JUDO
Find out who Sagi Muki really is!

You follow them each time they participate in a competition. You quake for them.

Technical Analysis - Day 3
Düsseldorf Grand Slam 2020: A Day of Ippons and Surprises

Daniel Lascau, IJF Sport Director and Acting Referee Director, offered his analysis of the third day ...

Historic Medal for Cameroon

Hortence Mballa Atangana was born and brought up in Cameroon and became a judoka there.

Düsseldorf GS - Day 3 Results
Tushishvili stars as the heavyweights thrill Germany

Düsseldorf Grand Slam – DAY THREE

Interview
From Mats to Maths: Laura Vargas Koch Retires

At 29 years old and with a full judo CV behind her, Laura Vargas Koch is ready for new challenges.

Technical Analysis - Day 2
Düsseldorf Grand Slam 2020: an All-Round Good Day!

On day two of the Düsseldorf Grand Slam I spoke with IJF Commentator and Referee Supervisor Neil Adams. ...

Opening Ceremony
Flags, Ukemi and an Orchestra

Dozens of young children, judoka, waving German and Japanese flags, in front of a crowd clapping in rhythm ...

Thirteen days in a boat to ... winning at a Grand Slam

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Latakia is Syria’s principal port, on the country’s western shoreline.