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Athlete Stories
Revenge is a Big Word

A quarter-final against one of the host team judoka saw a confident Shady dispatch his opponent in a ...

Athlete Stories
Honcharko Steps Up

Just 18 years old and fighting for a bronze medal, up against Shamilov (RUS) with his 8 grand slam medals ...

Story
The Refuge

"My father beat my mother and my stepfather too." The protection of children comes first and forever. ...

A Matter of Adaptation
The International Masters Bremen

During the last week, most have been focussed on the World Championships for Veterans in Lisbon but there ...

Day 2 Judo Highlights - 2021 Paris Grand Slam

The 50th edition of the Paris Grand Slam has officially come to an end, with another action-packed day ...

STORIES FROM PARIS
Redemption

A year ago Cyrille Maret crashed into a car. A year ago a particular ordeal began.

STORIES FROM PARIS
Funny Memories

Fifty years means many anecdotes. Just talking about Paris we could write a book; maybe some day.

Stories From Paris
Loretta: the Grandmother of Judo

In Paris we have a wealth of judo royalty gathering, some working, some competing, some spectating.

Stories From Paris
It’s the Little Things That Make the Difference

When an event has been this strong for half a century, the available stories and memories of interest ...

Paris Grand Slam Preview
Paris is Paris

There are indications that are not deceiving. They are solid clues, which provide answers.

Observations From Olbia
Collective Pride vs Individual Resilience

Sheldon Franco-Rooks has a voice that is well recognised among the judo fraternity, as an international ...

Story
In The Name Of The Mother

Five years ago Gvanza Chanturidze landed in Milan.