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Baku GS 2024
-70kg: Matic Leaves With Gold

Elisavet Teltsidou (GRE) arrived as both the top seed and the reigning Baku Grand Slam champion but having ...

Baku GS 2024
-63kg: Another First Gold as Piovesana Follows Babulfath’s Path

If Tara Babulfath (SWE) did it on day one, today belonged to Lubjana Piovesana (AUT).

Para Judo
Reviewing the Rules

As is the case for all IJF events, a refereeing meeting took place ahead of the weekend in Heidelberg, ...

Para Judo
The Closer I Am to the Mat, the More My Heart Feels Full

Triple Olympian judoka (Atlanta ‘96, Sydney ‘00, Athens ’04), a world championship finalist, Sara ...

Judo for Children
What Is Important Is Where You Want to Go

The Paris Grand Slam made us a little dizzy but it was a dizziness that we love and that feels so good. ...

Para Judo
The Right-Hand Man: Rufat Hajili

Rufat Hajili is the chief of the IBSA Presidential office and assistant to the IBSA President, Mr Ilgar ...

Referee Stories
To Be Calm is Key

Being a world number one is something special, no matter the area of expertise, from the best judoka ...

Condolences
Chris De Korte (NED) Has Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of legendary Dutch judo coach Chris de Korte ...

Para Judo
Classification: The Backbone of Para Judo

The difference between the Olympics and Paralympics is one single element: classification.

Baku GS 2024
Technical Analysis, Day 1: A Rounded Judo Education is Rewarded.

Mohamed Meridja is the Education and Coaching Director of the IJF, a stalwart of the World Judo Tour ...

Baku GS 2024
What to Follow on Day Two of the Baku Grand Slam

After a magnificent first day of competition during the Baku Grand Slam 2024, four additional weight ...

Baku GS 2024
-57kg: Deguchi Once Again

We were waiting impatiently for this category! It must be said that the draw held something exciting. ...