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IJF Academy
The IJF Academy Visits the Kodokan for the Third Time

A week ago, the IJF Academy was in China for the first time in its history.

IJF STATEMENT - Yasuhiro Yamashita - 25/09/2024

The International Judo Federation (IJF) strongly refute the false and misleading article published by ...

Paris OG 2024
Teddy Riner Pays Tribute to Tatsuru Saito

The final of the mixed team tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will go down in international ...

Book
Olympism and the Samurai - Coubertin and Kano

In this work by Philippe-Martial Moreau, more than 260 pages are devoted to two men who revolutionised ...

Tokyo GS
Tokyo is Ready to Close the Season

The last draw of the season took place on Friday 1st December without a hitch.

Video
Who else wants an autograph from Ono Shohei?

Who else wants an autograph from Ono Shohei?

Masters 2023
Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa Was Welcomed at IJF Headquarters

Today, as the official draw of the World Judo Masters was unfolding, Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito ...

Yasuhiro Yamashita Re-Elected as NOC President

The legend of judo, world and Olympic champion, member of the IJF Executive Committee as World Promotion ...

Jigoro Kano: Who Was He Really?
A Curious Man (9)

During his first trip to Europe, as we saw, Jigoro Kano never stopped learning and enriching himself ...

Interview
A Unique Experience

Johannes Daxbacher, Head of the IJF Police Commission, visited Japan recently with a group of judoka ...

Jigoro Kano: Who Was He Really?
The First Trip (8)

The year 1889 marked a turning point in the career and life of Jigoro Kano.

Italy Celebrates the Emperor of Japan

23rd February brings a very important event in Japan as on this day the birthday of the Emperor is celebrated. ...