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World Cadets 24
DAY 4: Japan Top the Medal Top in the Presence of Lord Coe

The Lima World Championships Cadets has come to an end, at least for the individual categories.

Coach Stories
Khashbaatar Tsagaanbaatar: I Believe in Our Cadets

Khashbaatar Tsagaanbaatar is a special name in the history of judo; Mongolia’s first world champion. ...

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 ...

World Cadets 24
Day 3: Japan and Azerbaijan Head to the Top

We have become accustomed to seeing Japan claim the lion’s share of gold medals at the big events but ...

Athlete Stories
The USA’s First Cadet World Champion Ever!

Jonathan Yang (USA) doesn’t compete often but when he does he makes it count.

World Cadets 24
Olympic Referees at the Cadet Worlds

The Lima World Championships Cadets 2024 is taking place right now, the first global event after the ...

World Cadets 24
Day 2: Brazil Storms to First Place

Day two was an absolute whirlwind of judo, attacks of every description coming thick and fast throughout ...

Athlete Stories
Patricia Tomankova: a Judo Family in Every Sense

Patricia Tomankova (SVK) became world cadet champion on day one in Lima, an incredible achievement, but ...

World Cadets 24
Day 1: The World’s Best Cadets Have Brought their A-Game to Lima

In Latin America we have been treated to all the energy and enthusiasm expected from not just the cadet ...

World Cadets 24
India is Taking a Long Term View

India’s cadets have arrived in Lima en mass, 12 athletes seeking experience and education.

World Cadets 24
Education and Ethics Are Our Responsibility

The cadet age category brings with it an additional layer of responsibility for everyone working with ...

Paris OG 2024
The Youngest Judo Fan

Karen Murakami is only 3 years old but is already an ardent judo fan having taken up the sport at the ...