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

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

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

Uta Abe is an Olympic Champion and a four-time World Champion. Throughout her international career, she has been beaten only three times. The first time was against teammate Natsumi Tsunoda in the final of the 2016 Tokyo Grand Slam, when Abe was only 16 years old ..read more

Double Olympic judo champion Kayla Harrison doesn’t surprise with her dominant win over Holly Holm in her highly anticipated UFC debut at UFC 300. Harrison lived up to expectations by delivering a dominant performance against former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. Despite Holm's reputation as a tough opponent, Harrison showcased her superior grappling skills and secured a second-round submission victory via rear-naked choke ..read more

One of the most successful coaches in the history of judo and Frace is Christophe Massina who recently marked a significant milestone in his career: 20 years of dedicated service to the French judo federation. This commemoration prompted him to reflect deeply on his journey, the challenges he has faced, and the lessons he has learned along the way ..read more