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Sweden's presence in the world of judo continues to grow, with athletes like Tara Babulfath emerging as rising stars alongside established figures like Marcus Nyman. Representing the Swedish flag on the World Judo Tour, they embody judo values of positivity, sportsmanship, and humility ..read more

For the last week Rustam Orujov and Orkhan Safarov have been touring the UK delivering technical seminars and learning about British systems as part of a commitment to judo education and their own development. Both are now retired from competition and are looking forward to staying firmly connected to their judo roots, both at home in Azerbaijan and further afield ..read more

Yvonne Boenisch, Athens 2004 Olympic champion in the -57kg category, is current headcoach in Austria. With just 100 days before the start of the Olympic judo tournament, she will know what is needed to peak at the right moment. Did they become that person having won the Olympic gold medal? IJF’s Jo Crowley interviewed Boenisch ..read more

Olympics just around the corner with 100 days to go for the judo tournament, anticipation is building for what promises to be an electrifying showcase of athleticism, skill, and sheer determination. And if you're a fan of judo, you're in for a treat – the judo events at Paris 2024 are shaping up to be nothing short of spectacular. So, let's dive into what you can expect from the judo competitions at the upcoming Olympic Games ..read more

The first ever European Judo Hopes Cup & Technical Session Kodokan Experts is ready to proceed this weekend in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The participants of this event will compete for their judo club, not for their national federations. With that, Arena Hills welcomes almost 300 competitors from over 75 judo clubs across 13 nations. This phenomenal two-day event will run in two sections each day and all judoka required to attend both, the competition and technical sessions. On this occasion, participants will have the opportunity to learn from Kodokan Expert and Sydney 2 ..read more

Judo is one of the oldest and most popular forms of martial arts. Since being created in the late 1800s, the martial art, which originates from Japan, has been learned, performed and competed in all around the globe. And it is set to receive a significant boost in popularity and participation this summer ..read more

As the countdown to the 2024 Olympic Games enters its final hundred days, anticipation runs high for the French judo team. With a rich history of success in the sport, France has established itself as one of the strongest judo nations, boasting an impressive collection of medals since judo's inclusion in the Olympics in 1964 ..read more

The number ‘100’ may seem like a lot, but in the anticipation of the Olympic Games, 100 days means that it is practically on our doorstep. There have been a number of countdowns, celebrating various aspects, whether it be Olympic or judo history, previous champions or interviews with potential future medallists, but how does our host nation place in the Olympic history?  It is no secret that France is one of the strongest judo nations, having numerous champions and figureheads, past and present, who hold records and have discovered stardom in their success, and the numbers speak for thems ..read more

After the news that the Kosovo Police declared the judoka Akil Gjakova a wanted person, the Judo Federation of Kosovo has now reacted. “Our judoka, Gjakova, is wanted for the criminal offense "Domestic violence", KosovaPress reports ..read more