News

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
Kazakhstan Shows a Strong Commitment to Judo

The reach and impact of judo in Kazakhstan is impressive.

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-57 kg: Mokdar Takes Second French Gold of the First Day

At the end of an electrifying day of judo at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace in Astana, ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-66 kg: Nutfulloev Claims the Top Spot

The second and final men’s category of the first day of the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam brought ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-52 kg: Precise Pont Points at the Top of the Podium

Halfway through what was already an exciting final black, the women’s -52 kg medals were ready to be ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
The Preliminaries in Astana - Day One

In Astana, the line-up for the first day of competition is tantalising, to say the least.

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-48 kg: Gersgjes Upgrades to Gold

In the lightest of the three women’s categories in play on this first day of the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-60 kg: Byambasuren Dashes Local Hopes in a Dynamic Final

In the lighter of the two men’s categories in play on this first day of the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy grand ...

Coach Stories
Sugoi 's Universal Approach is Respected By All

Sugoi Uriarte (ESP) is a well known name in global judo but his career has two distinct chapters, each ...

Judo for Peace
Judo Against Despair: Sabiti’s Mission in Nakivale Refugee Settlement

At just 28 years old, Sabiti has already lived several lives.

JudoPod
Clarisse Agbegnenou, a Champion Still Redefining What’s Possible

For most athletes, Olympic gold would mark the peak their career.

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam is Underway

Just one week after the Dushanbe Grand Slam embraced the passion of our judo community, not just in Tajikistan ...

Judo for Peace
Project 1000: 700 Clubs, 100,000 km, One Message of Peace

What began in July 2017 as a personal journey driven by conviction has grown into one of the most remarkable ...