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Paris OG 2024
Dennis Van Der Geest and Cyrille Maret Share Their Passion for Judo

Several weeks have passed since the incredible Olympic and Paralympic Games that we experienced in the ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (50): Ryoko Tani (JPN)

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

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024: What a Fantastic Show That Was!

There was plenty of spectacle on the third day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024.

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
+100 kg: Endovitskii Concludes in Gold

We know it and we can always expect it, the last category of the tournament, the +100 kg, is spectacular. ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
+78 kg: Hayme Brings the Gold Home

The poster for the +78kg final was quickly known. It pitted two judoka who are used to be seen on the ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
-100 kg: Korrel Wins for the Sixth Time

The favorites had contrasting destinies throughout the day.

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
-78 kg: Anna Monta Olek is Ready

Anna Monta Olek's (GER) season was great and clearly this new cycle is starting under the best auspices. ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
-90 kg: Lorsanov Wins the First Gold Medal of the Day

Already third nation behind the UAE and France before this third day of competition, the Netherlands ...

Referee Stories
Taking Time to Reflect

The referees of the World Judo Tour are an incredibly committed group of sportsmen and sportswomen.

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
2nd Gold for U.A.E. to Top the Medal Table

On this second day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024, four more categories were in action. ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
-81 kg: Tckaev Is Back

Second in Paris at the start of the season and winner of the Baku Grand Slam just after, Zelim Tckaev ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
-70 kg: 1 and 2 for the Netherlands

The first known final of the day was the -70 kg between the two Dutch judoka Margit De Voogd and Hilde ...