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World Cadets 24
The First World Championships of a New Cycle: the Draw is Done

The world’s best cadets are descending on the city of Lima in Peru.

Paris OG 2024
At the Olympic Games We Felt it All.

The Olympic Games was a special time for everyone involved, absolutely everyone.

Paris PG 2024
They Are Top Athletes and They Will Show it in Paris

Sara Alvarez (ESP) is a triple Olympian judoka (Atlanta ‘96, Sydney ‘00 and Athens ’04).

Paris OG 2024
The Enduring Legacy of Judo: A Celebration of Tradition, Triumph and Global Growth at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Judo, a martial art that originated in Japan in 1882, has grown from its roots in the Kodokan school ...

Paris PG 2024
We Are Proud and Happy

Janos Tardos is the IBSA Judo Chair, a member of the IJF Sport Commission and he will be the Technical ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (47): Mark Huizinga (NED)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (46): Paula Pareto (ARG)

Interviewing an Olympic champion is something special and always delivers thought-provoking words and ...

World Judo Day
World Judo Day 2024 - WELLBEING

Every year, the International Judo Federation and the judo community celebrate World Judo Day on 28th ...

Paris PG 2024
The Paralympic Games Are in Working Order

The fever for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has barely subsided, that of the Paralympic Games is starting ...

Athlete Stories
Barbara Matic: "We Grew Together"

On 31st July 2024 Barbara Matic realised not only her own dream but that of her home country, Croatia. ...

Judo for Peace
Motivation and Inspiration in Mantapala

On Friday 16th August Roberto Orlando, IJF Judo for Peace Deputy Director, IJF Academy alumnus and leader ...

Judo for Peace
Zambia Launches 3rd Judo for Peace Programme in Mantapala

The Judo for Peace programme is already well established in Zambia, with the presence of judo in two ...