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Interview
"I Made A Mistake"

We havent seen Christa DEGUCHI (CAN) on the World Judo Tour since February 2020 and her victory in Paris. ...

Grand Slam Tbilisi 2021
Five Countries, Five Golds

There is something cathartic about a judo tournament; a sense of elation, as if there is a release expected ...

Grand Slam Tbilisi 2021
Technical Analysis Day 1

For the first day of competition in Tbilisi, we asked Spain's 2009 world silver medallist Sugoi Uriarte ...

Interview
A Proud Boss

Giorgi Atabegashvili is part of a caste of young and dynamic leaders.

Story
Knocking On Heaven's Door

Talking to Florin Daniel Lascau carries danger because, as he is a walking encyclopedia, he can lecture ...

The Draw: In Memoriam

It was a draw of infinite sadness, but professionally presented from start to finish.

Interview
Anja Stangar is Back

Last year we learned the terrible news that Slovenian judoka Anja Stangar was diagnosed with lymphoma. ...

Editorial
Athens and Koga

In 2004 I saw Iliadis become the youngest ever male Olympic champion and I witnessed Nomura-San achieve ...

Story
There Can Be Only One Left

There can be only one left and that's the problem.

News
Toshihiko Koga: An Artist Has Gone

The news fell overnight: Toshihiko Koga (JPN) passed away at the age of 53.

JUDO FOR PEACE
Behind Each #WhiteCard, There is a Story

On April6 the International Sport community will once again celebrate the International Day of Sport ...

Story
Half Way

Luckily, we have Tbilisi and that light which guides our step.