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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 ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-70 kg: Clemence Eme is the Champion in Kazakhstan

Miriam Butkereit arrived in Kazakhstan in pole position and throughout the day she made sure everyone ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-73 kg: Lavrentev and Basile Deliver in Kazakhstan

The news that drew gasps in the -73 kg category was the outstanding performance of 2016 Olympic champion ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-63 kg: Lkhagvatogoo Refuses to Let the Gold Go

In a category that included no less than 5 world medallists, this was always going to be an intense and ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
The Preliminaries in Astana - Day Two

We can only begin with one story! This is Fabio Basile’s day.

Athlete Stories
Alpha Djalo: a Career Defined by Philosophy and Character

Alpha Oumar Djalo (FRA) is a judoka no-one wants to fight.

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.