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Upper Austria GP 2026
-78 kg: Gold for Guinea as Branser Breaks Barriers

One of the big stories of this edition of the Upper Austria Grand Prix is that of Marie Branser (GUI). ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
-90 kg: Tato Takes the Trophy

This is a category that experienced a real shake-up, orchestrated by the current undisputed master of ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
Day 3 - Preliminaries

On the final day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix, there was much to talk about even before the medal ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
Michaela Polleres Brings the Host National Anthem to Linz

Michaela Polleres began her day at the 2026 Upper Austria Grand Prix as the fifth seed.

Athlete Stories
17 Years on the World Judo Tour; What is the Key?

In 2008 a 16 year Brazilian judoka won the junior world championships in Bangkok.

Seeds of Judo
A New Voice for Development and Inspiration

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2026, the International Judo Federation launches a new publication, ...

IWD 2026
IWD 2026: President's Message

IJF President's message on the International Women's Day 2026.

Upper Austria GP 2026
New Champions and the Host’s National Anthem

There were some big changes to the status quo on day two in the Tips Arena.

Upper Austria GP 2026
Upper Austria Grand Prix 2026: What to Look Out For? (Part 3)

The final day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2026 will feature five heavyweight categories where experience, ...

Kata World Series
The Kata World Series Continues in Louvain la Neuve

While the best judoka on the World Judo Tour were competing in Linz, Austria, at the Upper Austria Grand ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
-81 kg: Almat Ascends to the Top Step

What a show this category presented at the packed Tips Arena in Linz! With the top 4 seeds out, including ...

Upper Austria GP 2026
-73 kg: Nairne Defeats Three Olympic Medallists for Gold

In a category where all 4 top seeds fell away from the path to the final, one by one, beaten by unexpected ...