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Judo for Peace
Afghanistan in Astana, Much More Than a Symbol

Their names are Ahmad Shabir (-66kg), Mod Reshad (-73kg), Mirullah (-66kg), Faisal (-90kg) and Jamaluddin ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (7): Haruki Uemura (JPN)

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

Astana GS
-81kg: Somon Makhmadbekov Impresses

We like the -81kg category. We like it because it is often unpredictable, spectacular and uncertain.

Astana GS
We Saw Fire and Passion

Four categories were in contention today in Astana for the second day of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam ...

Astana GS
Technical Analysis, Day 2: Combining Everything With Attitude Brings Success

Mr Mohamed Meridja is the IJF Education and Coaching Director and is an Olympian himself.

Astana GS
-70kg: Teltsidou Showed Efficiency and Tactical Skills

We know that Sanne Van Dijke is solid. Second in Tbilisi this season and winner in Baku and Tbilisi last ...

Astana GS
-73kg: Makhmadbekov on the Way to Gold Again

Winner in Dushanbe two weeks ago, Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov (AIN) is the fittest man of the moment.

Astana GS
-63kg: Kim Surprises Everyone

Arriving in Astana, Katharina Haecker presented herself with a lot of advantages.

Astana GS
-57kg: Explosive Cysique to Win Gold

We knew it from the draw, the -57kg category was going to be particularly tough.

Astana GS
-66kg: David Garcia Torne on the Rise

Already a winner at the first edition of the Upper Austria Grand Prix a few weeks ago, David Garcia Torne ...

Astana GS
-52kg: Giuffrida, Right on Time

Some athletes command admiration for their ability to always be present when needed and for some years. ...

Astana GS
-60kg: Magzhan Shamshadin Brings First Gold Home

No, things were not easy for Cédric Revol (FRA), despite being the number one seed in the competition. ...