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Muhiddin Asadulloev spoils the home crowd in Tajikistan
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (343+ words) All eyes were on world number two Muhiddin Asadulloev, fighting at home and with an entire arena behind him. His route to the final wasn't easy but he arrived for the final block determined to reach the top step of…...
Bellandi Completes Triple Crown with European Title in Tbilisi
1+ week, 6+ day ago (305+ words) The opening phase of the final was cautious, with neither judoka able to score during the first two minutes. Bellandi gradually began to take control, applying pressure through her gripping and forcing Reid into defensive situations. The British judoka received…...
Harry Van Barneveld at 59: from bullied schoolboy to Olympic medallist and Belgian icon
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (620+ words) A Belgian legend with Dutch roots Though born in the Netherlands, Van Barneveld became one of Belgium's most decorated judoka. He was crowned Belgian champion no fewer than 18 times and collected an astonishing 11 European Championship medals, including European gold in…...
Victor Scvortov: Architect of UAE judo success
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (435+ words) Victor Scvortov's career is a story of transition, both on and off the tatami. Born in Moldova, he developed into a world-class judoka before becoming one of the key figures behind the rapid rise of judo in the United Arab…...
Michael Bazynski explains decision to step down from German Judo Federation role
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (484+ words) Bazynski, who has been one of the most influential figures behind the German elite programme for many years, confirmed his decision in a personal statement explaining that the physical and time demands of the role had become increasingly difficult to…...
Ibrahim Tataroglu on the verge of a breakthrough
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) The final day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2026 in Linz will showcase the heaviest and often most explosive categories on the programme. Five divisions will conclude the tournament, where experience, raw power and ambition will collide on the tatami....
Silva, Shavdatuashvili and Esposito Headline Day Two in Linz
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (663+ words) The second day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix in Linz promises a compelling programme with several established champions and emerging talents stepping onto the tatami. From Olympic medallists to young athletes looking to break through on the World Judo…...
Ronda Rousey's MMA Return Confirmed: Faces Gina Carano May 16th in Los Angeles
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) World-famous judoka Ronda Rousey said it herself: "I always said Gina [Carano] is the one person I would come back to fight for." But did anyone truly ever expect it to happen at this stage, at the age of 39, and…...
Joana Ramos: lifetime devoted to women's judo
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (962+ words) Portuguese judo has rarely had a figure as enduring and influential as Joana Ramos. Turning 44 this Friday, Ramos represents a generation for whom elite performance, personal conviction and service to the sport were never separate paths, but parallel ones. Her…...
From Ulaanbaatar to Los Angeles: Refereeing Rules Locked In for the Olympic Cycle
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (250+ words) News - From Ulaanbaatar to Los Angeles: Refereeing Rules Locked In for the Olympic Cycle'Judo Inside From Ulaanbaatar to Los Angeles: Refereeing Rules Locked In for the Olympic Cycle The year 2026 will be a milestone for international judo, as it will…...