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Jerusalem Masters 2022
Technical Analysis, Day 2: Intelligence and Adaptability

Niki Adams has more than one claim to fame. An avid judo fan, this is certain, but she is also the wife ...

Judo for Peace
The Children of Abu Ghosh: A Symbol of Peace

In a region that has been tormented for so long by inter-religious and political tensions, the coming ...

Jerusalem Masters 2022
Judo is Doing Well

Vladimir Barta is not only an international judo expert, he has also been the mastermind behind the IJF ...

Jerusalem Masters 2022
Technical Analysis, Day 1: Exciting From all but Especially Shmailov

Miro Bilic is a coach in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He works with both Judo Klub Bezigrad and also the very ...

Jerusalem Masters 2022
-57kg: Deguchi Is Back at Her Top Level

Mariah Holguin (USA) made a huge mistake in her opening contest against an unshakable Kajzer(SLO).

Jerusalem Masters 2022
-66kg: Shmailov Pleases the Crowd and an Entire Country

Yondonperenlei (MGL) is at the top of the second half of the draw sheet, with only the technical wizard ...

Jerusalem Masters 2022
-52kg: Krasniqi Wins Gold Number Four

Who do you want to fight? Keldiyorova (UZB) or Giuffrida (ITA)? Buchard (FRA) or Giles (GBR)? Maybe you ...

Jerusalem Masters 2022
-60kg: Underdog Lee Upsets the Favourites

With an Olympic silver medal last year in Tokyo, three medals at World Judo Tour events this year and ...

Jerusalem Masters 2022
-48kg: Boukli Banks the Biggest Prize

Boukli came in as number 1 but who she would meet in the all-important quarter-final was anyone’s guess. ...

Jerusalem Masters 2022
Day 1: Getting What We Deserve

The World Judo Masters condenses everything! If there are chinks in the armour, they will be scanned ...

Jerusalem Masters 2022
Judogi Control: the Key to Fairness

The end of 2022 is fast approaching, faster than anytime before, but before celebrating with dignity ...

Jerusalem Masters
Athletes, Coaches and Referees are Ready

The feeling in the draw of the IJF World Judo Masters was one of celebration, even before the cameras ...