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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.

Dushanbe GS 2026
Lytvynenko: Team Spirit and a Great Atmosphere Fuelling Performance

Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko (UAE) is now a familiar attendee on the World Judo Tour.

Dushanbe GS 2026
Giuffrida: “The Atmosphere in Dushanbe Gave Me Power”

At -52 kg, the athletes gathered in Dushanbe had a clear top seed, not just by ranking but by status ...

Athlete Stories
Marie Branser Makes History for Guinea

Marie Branser is 33 years old and remains a familiar face on the World Judo Tour.

Continental Championships
A Proud Host and A Vision for the Future

At the 47th African Judo Senior Championships, Nairobi 2026, the spotlight is not only on the athletes ...

JudoPod
From Fighter to Leader, Hedvig Karakas’ Life Beyond the Tatami

What happens when the ‘killer instinct’ that defines an elite athlete meets both motherhood and a ...

JudoPod
Inside an Unorthodox Champion’s Mind

What does it take to defeat a legend and then keep chasing more? For Tamerlan Bashaev, success is less ...

Interview
Julien Goes Around the World (38)

Julien is a travelling judoka and the creator of the Judo Nomad project, an initiative that takes him ...

Athlete Stories
The British Team for the European Championships has a New Face

This week many countries have announced their teams for the European Championships, due to take place ...