News

A Voice is Heard in the British Government in Support of Judo

World Judo Tour referee Lisa Rivers was invited to attend a public evidence session at the Palace of ...

Qingdao GP 2026
Respect Is the Foundation of Everything We Build

Present in both Mongolia and China for the opening events of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification ...

Qingdao GP 2026
This Is Where I Belong

Some journeys begin with a medal. Others begin with a smile.

JudoPod
The Dual Persona of a Champion

To her social media followers, Shirine Boukli is energetic, stylish and endlessly positive.

JudoPod
Why the World’s Most Dominant Judoka Still Feels Like the Underdog?

What happens when an athlete reaches the summit of her sport and refuses to believe she has arrived? ...

Judo for Peace
From Refugee to Rebuilder

For years, Muna Dahouk was one of the faces of the International Judo Federation Refugee Team, representing ...

IBSA Astana 2026
Australia's Para Judo Team Looks to the Future

The Australian team in Astana is small but their delegation is working hard to build and aims to grow ...

Portrait
Every Time You Fall, Rise Again

Before the medals, before the podia and international competitions, there was simply a little girl with ...

Coach Stories
Mark Van Der Ham: Learning as a Team

The Netherlands’ head coach is Mark Van Der Ham, known for his work in high level judo for many years. ...

Athlete Stories
Alpha Djalo: a Career Defined by Philosophy and Character

Alpha Oumar Djalo (FRA) is a judoka no-one wants to fight.

Coach Stories
Sugoi 's Universal Approach is Respected By All

Sugoi Uriarte (ESP) is a well known name in global judo but his career has two distinct chapters, each ...

Interview
Julien Goes Around the World (39)

Julien is a travelling judoka on a unique mission: to explore the world through judo.