Inside News
Alister Ward about comeback and investment
Alister Ward was French judoka until 2011, then Canadian until 2014, and back to French since, let’s look at the unusual journey of a U66kg. Read more
The schedule for the 2018 World Championships
Almost two weeks in advance of the 2018 Baku World Championships the countdown has really started. The National Gymnastics Arena and its 5,000 spectator capacity will vibrate to the rhythm of ippons and the performance of more than 800 competitors, from 133 countries, registered to date is close to the records of the 138 Worlds in Rio in 2007 and the participation record of Paris in 2011. Read more
Eurosport and IJF Team up in the road to Olympics
The International Judo Federation has partnered with Eurosport, the number one destination for sports fans in Europe, in a three-year agreement. Read more
Popular judo site JudoCrazy goes premium
JudoInside had a chat with Oon Yeoh, publisher of the JudoCrazy blog and Facebook Page and about his latest endeavour, a Patreon site. Oon Yeoh is a former judoka and still a coach but more famous for his write ups and analysis in judo. He founded something new. Read more
Israeli athletes welcome, Abu Dhabi Grand Slam re-instated
The International Judo Federation is pleased to announce that following the suspension of the Tunis Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. The UAE Judo Federation confirmed in an official letter sent to the IJF that all nations participating in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam will have the possibility to do so in equal conditions. Read more
Robert Florentino takes gold at Pan American Open in Santo Domingo
The Dominican Republic have won its own Continental Open in Santo Domingo with five gold medals, followed by Canada, Venezuela and Puerto Rico, all with two titles. The USA was somewhat unlucky with five silver medals, but Alisha Galles took the gold U63kg. Read more
Beka Gviniashvili qualifies for World Championships, Tchrikishvili second
At the European Cup in Bratislava the ideal final developed throughout the day opposing the two judo icons Beka Gviniashvili and Avtandili Tchrikishvili U90kg. It was Gviniashvili making a waza-ari difference taking the second spot in the Georgian team U90kg. Ushangi Margiani already qualified for Baku. Read more
- 2 Sep 2018With the 2017 Budapest rules the Japan Korea match-up would have had another winner
- 2 Sep 2018Reaction by Shohei Ono on victory against An at Asian Games
- 1 Sep 2018Japan claims Asian Games team event
- 31 Aug 2018Ultimate qualification battle: Gviniashvili vs Tchrikishvili
- 31 Aug 2018Korean Gwak Dong-Han defeats Mashu Baker at Asian Games
- 31 Aug 2018Adrian Croitoru upset after Romanian federation forced a break
- 30 Aug 2018Shohei Ono wins Asian Games title after victory vs An
- 29 Aug 2018Korea and Uzbekistan surprise Japan at Asian Games opening day
- 29 Aug 2018More than 500 athletes prepare at Training Centre Papendal
- 28 Aug 2018Amazing field at Asian Games in Jakarta
- 26 Aug 2018Photographer Emmeric Le Person pictures judo from the background
- 22 Aug 2018World silver medallist Toma Nikifirov too injured for Baku Worlds
- 20 Aug 201838-year Sabrina Filzmoser selected for her 13th World Championships
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