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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 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 ...

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 ...

Coach Stories
Christophe Massina: I Am Complete, Thanks to Them

Christophe Massina was among the coaches of the French team on the final day of judo, for the mixed team ...

Athlete Stories
Andreja Leski: the Gold Means I Have a Voice Now for Positive Change

On 30th July 2024, Andreja Leski extended the Slovenian stronghold on the -63 kg category, winning an ...

Athlete Stories
Shirine Boukli: This Bronze Medal is Amazing

Shirine Boukli is 25 years old, both a world and Olympic medallist.

Athlete Stories
Clarisse: Freedom is My Power

Clarisse Agbegnenou, after day 4 of the Paris 2024 Games: mum, 2021 Olympic champion, Olympic Mixed Team ...

Athlete Stories
Mexico's New Hero, Prisca Awiti-Alcaraz

On day 4 of the Olympic judo event, Prisca Awiti-Alcaraz broke the mould! Who would have thought Mexico ...

Athlete Stories
Christa: I Succeeded in Every Way I Wanted To

For Christa Deguchi the mission is complete! After 8 years trying to get to the Games, she was finally ...