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Junior Worlds
-100kg: Arai Catches the Gold Medal in a Beautiful display of Sportsmanship

The number one seed, Mathias Anglionin (FRA) did not expect such difficulty from the early contests.

Junior Worlds
-78kg: Kim Upset the Ranking to Take Gold

In three participations at the junior world championships, Lieke Derks (NED) has gained a lot of experience. ...

Junior Worlds
The Good Work of Coaches and Delegation Officials - Thank you!

IJF Logistics Manager Louisa Galea has been in role for the last ten years and during that time has seen ...

Junior Worlds
Let's Celebrate our Junior Athletes

Everyone agrees that the Junior World Championships Odivelas 2023, Portugal, is a great success.

Junior Worlds
The Future of Judo Looks Great!

For Mike Tamura, IJF Sport Director in charge of Cadet and Junior events, the week has been exciting ...

Junior Worlds
Technical Analysis, Day 3: Preparing for the Top Level

Leandra Freitas competed at the 2006 edition of the junior worlds in the Dominican Republic and a year ...

Junior Worlds
Odivelas Comes Down to Success

The third day of competition has just ended at the Junior World Championships Odivelas 2023, Portugal, ...

Junior Worlds
-90kg: The Seventh Gold of Japan

The two finalists in the -90kg category were not really surprises.

Junior Worlds
-70kg: Honda Raises the Japanese Flag Again

With just one bronze medal to their name so far, Brazil, a great judo country, was looking for more honours ...

Junior Worlds
-81kg: Amano Launches for Japan on Day 3

Twenty year old Bright Maddaloni Nosa is obedient to his name.

Junior Worlds
Portuguese Judo Is Doing Well!

“Portuguese judo is doing well, even very well,” is the message from President Joaquim Pina, at the ...

Junior Worlds
Objective LA 2028 with Jack Yonezuka

There were smiles and joy in the arena of the Junior World Championships Odivelas 2023, for the American ...