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Azerbaijan to Host the 2026 World Judo Championships

With the new Olympic cycle beginning and culminating at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the International ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2024
An Olympic Photographer

It's not every day that one of the photographers on the edge of the tatami is also a European, world ...

Paris OG 2024
Deguchi and Heydarov Are the Brightest Stars of the Day

Each day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has wonderful surprises and wonderful stories in store for us. ...

Baku GS 2024
Lessons From the Baku Grand Slam 2024

The lights have gone out on the Baku Grand Slam 2024.

Baku GS 2024
Azerbaijan Win Both On and Off the Tatami

Three, already, three major World Judo Tour events this year! The calendar is accelerating and it's still ...

Baku GS 2024
+100kg: Endovitskiy Finished His Day as He Began: Winning

Let’s begin with Endovitsky (AIN) and his willingness to use a range of techniques.

Baku GS 2024
+78kg: Tavano Surprises Everyone but Dicko Wins

Romane Dicko continues to bring exciting, determined judo to the tatami.

Baku GS 2024
-100kg: Back-to-back Baku Golds For Sulamanidze

Another day, and it’s another gold medal for Ilia Sulamanidze (GEO).

Baku GS 2024
-78kg: Steenhuis Takes Her Golden Tally to 7

Dutch judoka Guusje Steenhuis sat at the top of the draw in Baku, 18 grand slam medals already in her ...

Baku GS 2024
-90kg: Fatiyev Secures First Grand Slam Gold

Murad Fatiyev (AZE) gave the home fans more joy on the final day, stopping top seed Krisztian Toth (HUN) ...

Baku GS 2024
Beyond the Idea of Sport 

Respect is synonymous with judo. The way an athlete conducts themselves before and after a contest speaks ...

Baku GS 2024
Hosts Azerbaijan Lead at the End of Day 2

With three medals, including a gold for Diyora Keldiyorova in the women’s -52 kg category, the Uzbeks ...