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-73 kg: Varnicic Executes the Perfect Plan

The -73 kg category was the fastest to take shape, with the semi-final line-up revealed in decisive fashion. ...

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-57 kg: Mongolia Celebrates as Mashbat Strikes World Cadet Gold

Firmly established at the top of the category, Jolina Reinhold (GER) opened her campaign in commanding ...

Interview
Kosei Inoue: From Tatami Legend to Guiding the Future of Judo

Few names resonate in the world of judo quite like Kosei Inoue.

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The First Two Days: Nothing Beats Positive Judo

At the IJF Technical Meeting in December 2024, Head Referee Directors Florin Daniel Lascau and Armen ...

Obituary
Passing of Raymond Damblant, IJF Honorary Member

It is with deep sadness that Judo Canada announced the passing of Raymond Damblant, Honorary Member of ...

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Diversity of Nations Shines After Two Days in Sofia

After two days of intense competition at the OTP Group World Cadet Championships Sofia 2025, the medal ...

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Day 3 Preview: Middleweights Take the Stage in Sofia

As the third day of competition dawns at the OTP Group Cadet World Championships 2025, four new weight ...

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-66 kg: Khamkhoev Captures World Gold

Chance sometimes works in mysterious ways. Looking at the line-up for the semi-finals, there was a clear ...

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-52 kg: Shirakane Strikes Gold in Classic Japanese Style

She may not have been the tournament’s number one seed but all eyes were firmly on Madina Qurbonzoda ...

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Peace, Friendship, Solidarity: Marius Vizer’s Message as Cadet Worlds Open in Sofia

The OTP Group World Cadet Championships Sofia 2025 were officially opened this afternoon at the Asics ...

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-60 kg: Batyrgali’s Perfect Timing Secures Gold

Things initially went well for the top seed, Zeyd Alasgarov (AZE), who strung together a series of victories ...

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-48 kg: Brazil on Top: Ribeiro Captures Gold for the Third Time

It was a difficult day for the seeded favourites, and the opening category of the competition was no ...