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Press Conference
Golden Talks - Day 2

At the champions’ press conference at the end of day 2 of competitions at the Tokyo Worlds, all medalists ...

Funny Interview
The Lighter Side of Judo with … Miryam Roper

True. Judo as a competitive sport at the highest level is all about winning medals, grabs and throws, ...

Interview
Gianni Merlo: The Culture of Learning

He is one of those personalities who have the experience of major international sporting events.

Interview
The Worlds: an Overwhelming Experience for Nanimatang Noketi

Imagine you live on a small atoll somewhere in the Pacific.

Interview
Keep an Eye on Christi-Rose Pretorius: Youngest Athlete on the WJT

Sixteen-year old Christi-Rose Pretorius’ debut on the IJF World Judo Tour in Zagreb might have gone ...

Interview
Mixed Zone Chat with Shady Elnahas after 1st GP Gold: I was hungry for that Medal

After being disappointed losing the gold and having to settle for silver on home soil at the Grand Prix ...

Interview
Christopher Sherrington’s amazing Journey to Zagreb and through Life

Imagine. Your bags are packed, your passport and airplane ticket is in your pocket.

Interview
Mixed Zone Chat with Gemma Howell: I feel like on a roller coaster

Gemma Howell pocketed the gold in the -70kg category at the Zagreb Grand Prix.

Interview
Mixed Zone Chat with Tina Trstenjak: I felt good today

When Olympic champion Tina Trstenjak entered the tatami for the golden bout in the -63kg category, the ...

Interview
Philippe Abel Metellus: I am my biggest Opponent

Haitian Philippe Abel Metellus is a newcomer on the World Tour Circuit.

Interview
Gavin Mogopa: from Botswana to Japan

Gavin Mogopa hails from Botswana but currently trains his judo in … Japan.

Interview
First Grand Prix Gold for Alberto Gaitero Martin

An elated Alberto Gaitero Martin (-66kg) entered the Mixed Zone.