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IBSA WC 2025
Day Two at the IBSA World Championships

Going into the second day of individual competition, energy was high, everyone riding on the great feeling ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (54): Irakli Tsirekidze (GEO)

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

IBSA WC 2025
IBSA Crowns New World Champions

On day one of the 2025 IBSA World Championships Astana, 10 categories were decided, including 3 demonstration ...

IBSA WC 2025
Ne-Waza at the IBSA World Championships

An IBSA Judo contest begins with competitors at arm’s length.

IBSA WC 2025
IBSA Judo Rules and Protocols Ensure Safety and Fair Play

Kazakhstan has been the hub of judo excellence over the last 3 days, welcoming delegations from all around ...

Astana 2025
Kazakhstan Applauds All Sectors of the Judo Family

At the beginning of the final day of competition, it was notable that the Kazakh flag had appeared above ...

Astana 2025
+100 kg: Hyoga Ota, Simply the Best!

Hyoga Ota (JPN), a 4-time grand slam gold medallist, somehow made his run to the final look easy.

Astana 2025
+78 kg: 18-Year-Old Hyeonji Lee Wins the Heavyweight Gold

There was only one name on everyone’ lips at the beginning of the day, that of the current Olympic ...

Astana 2025
-100 kg: Arai and Eich Share a Beautiful Final

Data Arai was the one to watch at -100 kg. The 2023 junior world champion and 2024 senior world medallist ...

Astana 2025
-78 kg: Minju Kim Comes Out on Top

Minju Kim, a recent Tokyo Grand Slam and Asian championship medallist, sat at the top of the draw at ...

Astana 2025
-90 kg: Igolnikov Earns His 7th Grand Slam Gold

In the lightest of the men’s categories on day 3 in Astana, the number one seed suffered.

Athlete Stories
Xinran Hui is Ready to Work!

Twenty-one year old Xinran Hui is a new star in world judo, just emerging on the senior scene.