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Abu Dhabi GS
Always Higher

Naser Al Tamimi is the Secretary General of the UAE Judo Federation and is also the treasurer of the ...

Abu Dhabi GS
The Face of Celebration

Celebration looks different for everyone. For some it’s a simple happy end to a good day of judo.

Abu Dhabi GS
-57kg: One Way or Another, It's Canada!

This category had the potential to showcase what it really means to be world class.

Abu Dhabi GS
Italy Gets Off to a Strong Start

The penultimate event of the season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, began today in the Emirati capital.

Abu Dhabi GS
-66kg: Margvelashvili Brings Gold to Georgia

At 28 years old and with very little on his honours roll prior to 2020, Mongolian judoka Battogtokh just ...

Abu Dhabi GS
Technical Analysis, Day 1: Top Seeds Versus the Unseeded

Ziad Maafi is an essential cog in the IJF engine, a key member of the IJF IT Team, assisting the referee ...

Abu Dhabi GS
-52kg: Giuffrida Adds a Second Gold Medal for Italy

Italy has been advancing its pawns with precision and method for months.

Abu Dhabi GS
-60kg: Revol Leads the French Race

Since his world title, obtained in Doha this year, Francisco Garrigos (ESP) has been looking for a second ...

Abu Dhabi GS
-48kg: Scutto Shows that She Is the Best

Assunta Scutto is a world number one who is well established at the top of the rankings, which gave her ...

Abu Dhabi GS
Abu Dhabi is Ready; Draw Complete!

Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates has hosted a World Judo Tour event since the very beginning, since ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (24): Ilias Iliadis (GRE)

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

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (23): Takanori Nagase (JPN)

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