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6 April
IJF President's Message on 6 April

Today, 6 April, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, here is IJF President's message.

IJF Refugee Team
IJF Refugee Team Strengthens Its Mission with Presidential Support

The IJF Refugee Team was recently welcomed at the International Judo Federation Presidential office.

Forever Everest
Forever Everest 2026: Sabrina Filzmoser’s New Inspiring Journey Across Nepal

The Forever Everest 2026 mission is now fully underway, marking the beginning of a powerful new chapter ...

Judo for Peace
Judo Project 1000: A Decade of Peace in Motion

The international ‘Judo Project 1000,’ founded and led by Austrian judoka Franz Kofler, is entering ...

Paris GS 2026
Unity, Solidarity and the Promotion of Universal Peace Set the Tone in Paris

The Paris Grand Slam opened in spectacular fashion inside the Accor Arena, with a ceremony that celebrated ...

News
Judo as a Path to Confidence: The IJF Refugee Team in Visé

For Vahid Sarlak, pride does not come from medals or results alone but from commitment, resilience and ...

Judo for Peace
The Year Begins with International Exchange

The new year began with energy and purpose for Judo for Peace South Africa (JFPSA), which welcomed two ...

Judo for Peace
From Ethiopia to Germany: Judo as a Bridge for Peace

A few weeks ago, Dr Tsegaye Degineh was appointed to the IJF Judo for Peace Commission, marking an important ...

Judo for Peace
2025: A Year of Judo, Encounters and Peace

For Franz Kofler, judo has always been far more than a competitive sport.

Judo for Peace
From Dialogue to the Tatami

For three days, Geneva hosted representatives from across the globe for the Global Refugee Forum Progress ...

Judo for Peace
IJF Signs Sport for Refugees Coalition Joint Statement

The IJF is proud to be a signatory to the Sport for Refugees Coalition statement issued ahead of the ...

Judo for Peace
Judo for Peace Shines in Maheba

On Monday 17th November 2025, the Judo Association of Zambia (JAZ) and its long-standing partner, the ...