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WJC - DOHA 2023
Olympic Champions Together in Doha

Becoming Olympic champion is not something every judoka will experience. It is extremely special.

WJC - Doha 2023
Why Do Judoka Bow?

We cannot repeat it enough, judo is more than a sport.

WJC - DOHA 2023
Defending a Title is Harder Than Earning it

On day 3 in Doha, the number one seeds were presented with challengers from way down the pecking order ...

WJC - DOHA 2023
Day 5: The Medals Don't Lie

We have reached the halfway point in Doha with 4 days of individual competition behind us and 3 still ...

WJC - Doha 2023
The Crystallisation of Greatness

Day 4 of the World Judo Championships – Doha 2023, was one of the most eagerly awaited days of competition, ...

WJC - DOHA 2023
Clarisse Just Changed the World

We have always known that women have to stop competing once it’s time to start their families.

WJC - Doha 2023
–81kg: Title Number Two for Tato

The last two world judo championships at -81kg have seen the top 2 ranked athletes in the world, Tato ...

WJC - Doha 2023
-63kg: Agbegnenou Does it Again

Clarisse Agbegnenou is one of international judo’s treasures.

WJC - DOHA 2023
Technical Analysis, Day 4: The Mark of the Biggest Champions

Neil Adams, an icon in the judo world; it’s fitting that as he is a world champion and a double olympic ...

WJC - Doha 2023
First World Title for Coach Valois-Fortier

In all competitions, there are these little stories that sometimes, often, all the time, make the big ...

ATHLETE STORIES
Hedvig Karakas: Taking the Time to Process

Hedvig (Hedi) Karakas was European champion, has 27 World Judo Tour medals including two from the Masters ...

IJF News
Claudiu Chimoiu Becomes the New IJF Events Director

Claudiu Chimoiu has been working for the International Judo Federation for thirteen years, thirteen years ...