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From Competition to Education: Kazakhstan Deepens Commitment to Judo

Throughout the weekend, all eyes were on Kazakhstan for the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam in Astana.

Qazaqstand Barysy GS 2026
Yeldos Smetov Delivers a Show in Astana

During the break between the preliminary rounds and the final block on the last day of the 2026 Qazaqstan ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
+100 kg: Tasoev’s Unequivocal Domination of the Heavyweights

The heavyweight men’s category was set to close the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam with a bang! Current ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
As the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam Comes to an End, Everyone Celebrates its Success

The last day of competition at the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam was a success on every level.

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
+78 kg: Startseva Wins in an Unpredictable Category

The women’s heavyweight category at the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam was open and unpredictable.

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-100 kg: Baikamurov Raises the Host Nation Flag on the Last Day in Kazakhstan

Vadim Ghimbovschi (MDA) had an uphill climb on his hands in the -100 kg final at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-78 kg: Olek and Boehm Continue the German Race

The -78 kg category has long included German representatives on its podia.

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-90 kg: Rutovic Delivers Open and Powerful Judo in Astana

Serbian teen sensation Boris Rutovic exceeded all expectations in Astana.

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
The Preliminaries in Astana - Day Three

The third and final day of competition in Kazakhstan’s capital has brought the heavyweights of global ...

Coach Stories
Mark Van Der Ham: Learning as a Team

The Netherlands’ head coach is Mark Van Der Ham, known for his work in high level judo for many years. ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
Kazakhstan Delivers Atmosphere, Culture and Friendship

Day two has delivered in so many ways, from outstanding, powerful judo to full stands of cheering judo ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-81 kg: Kazakhstan has a New Hero!

It has long been understood that the men’s -81 kg category is so dense internationally that at each ...