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Junior Worlds 2024
Bianca Reis: Staying in the Moment

Bianca Reis (BRA) came to Dushanbe as the world number one at -57 kg, carrying a lot of pressure on her ...

Interview
On the Other Side of the Mirror

One is Brazilian, the other French. They are both judoka and now occupy a new role within the IJF refereeing ...

World Cadets 24
Victor Penalber: Working Together For the Benefit of Everyone

Victor Penalber (BRA) has 13 World Judo Tour medals on his roll of honour, including medals at both the ...

Paris OG 2024
+78 kg: Beatriz Souza, an Incredible Olympic Champion

Beatriz Souza has become Brazil’s fifth ever Olympic champion after Aurelio Miguel, Rogerio Sampaio, ...

Olympic Stories
Rosicleia’s Love Affair With the Olympic Games

Rosicleia Campos (BRA) is well known for her animated, passionate coaching style but her love affair ...

SOS RS
The Essence of Olympic Spirit and Judo Values

A recent unprecedented climate disaster has affected Brazil dramatically.

2024 Continental Championships
Brazil Shows Power at Home

The host country began overwhelmingly on the first day of the Rio 2024 Senior Pan America and Oceania ...

Upper Austria GP 2024
Big Wins in Linz

The second edition of the Upper Austria Grand Prix finished with an outstanding final block, a day 3 ...

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (19): Sarah Menezes (BRA)

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

The Olympic Champion Series
The Olympic Champions (15): Rafaela Silva (BRA)

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

The IJF Academy is Happy in Brazil

Brazil is a country with a long and impressive history in the world of judo.

Athlete Stories
Maria Portela: a Courageous Career

It’s March 2023 and a stalwart of the Brazilian team has made the hardest decision of her career, to ...