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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.

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-48 kg: Gersgjes Upgrades to Gold

In the lightest of the three women’s categories in play on this first day of the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy ...

Qazaqstan Barysy GS 2026
-60 kg: Byambasuren Dashes Local Hopes in a Dynamic Final

In the lighter of the two men’s categories in play on this first day of the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy grand ...

Coach Stories
Sugoi 's Universal Approach is Respected By All

Sugoi Uriarte (ESP) is a well known name in global judo but his career has two distinct chapters, each ...

Judo for Peace
Judo Against Despair: Sabiti’s Mission in Nakivale Refugee Settlement

At just 28 years old, Sabiti has already lived several lives.