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World Judo Tour day 2: farewell to a Georgian legend

Before the final a trophy was awarded to Avtandili Tchrikishvili for his incredible career.

Culture news

Is Netflix the new home of live sports programming? Not yet...

Netflix have recently delved into live sports by airing golf and tennis exhibitions and securing rights to the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul bout. But will the streaming giant become a major player in sports rights?

Sport

Georgia wins gold at first day of Judo Grand Slam in Tbilisi

Eteri Liparteliani made it took on former world champion Jessica Klimkait in the final to bring home the gold medal.

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Qatar: Inspiring women at the top of their game

In partnership with Media City

From the business of jewellery to sports and the tech and science industries, women take an active role in shaping the future of Qatar.

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Sport

Athletes compete for likes online ahead of Paris Olympics

In the competitive world of sport, athletes use their social media presence to boost their profile.

Business

France's Decathlon springs into rebrand ahead of Paris Olympics

The French sporting goods company wants to modernise its image ahead of this year's Olympics.

Sport

The Heavyweights Rock Austria

Welcome back to the Upper Austria Judo Grand Prix in Linz!

Sport

Esposito and Osmanov shine in Linz

The judo family welcomes you back for day two of the Upper Austria Judo Grand Prix!

Sport

The Judo Family Celebrates International Women’s Day

Welcome to the Upper Austria Judo Grand Prix, where the spirit of competition meets the splendor of nature. The judo world turns its attention here for the next leg of the world judo tour!

World News

Do combat sports really measure up when it comes to women’s self-defen

“Developing self-defence skills means reclaiming autonomy, thus regaining control over one's environment. We are no longer at the mercy of someone,” according to psychotraumatology psychologist, Julie Francols. But are combat sports effective when it comes to fending off an unexpected attack?

Design

Paris 2024: Official Olympic Games posters by Ugo Gattoni revealed

The Paris 2024 Olympic posters look great – a richly immersive composition of micro-elements that feel like a Where’s Wally frame that’s been commissioned by Jay Gatsby. Have a look for yourself...

Sport

Golden Finish for Uzbekistan

The crowd inside the Humo arena were ready for action, and the packed out stadium got exactly what they wanted.

Sport

Lombardo and Agbegnenou shine in Tashkent

We’re in the capital of Uzbekistan for the second day of the Tashkent Grand Slam.

Sport

Uzbekistan strikes gold on opening day

There’s no let up on the IJF world judo tour, as after just one weekend of rest we’re back in Tashkent in the judo mad country of Uzbekistan.

Earth News

Fearing a heatwave, Olympic teams are bringing portable A/C to Paris

Teams say they’ll go to any length to keep their athletes cool.

Nature

Tahiti fights to protect ‘magic’ of mother nature from Olympic surfing

Hundreds are set to descend on Tahiti for Olympic surfing this summer. Environmental and surf communities have banded together to protect Teahupo’o’s culture.

Health news

Women get the same health benefits from exercise as men in less time

Women reduced their mortality risk by 15 per cent in less than two and half hours of weekly exercise while it takes men five hours to get the same benefits, a study showed.

Sport

Azerbaijan finishes on top

Day three of the Baku Grand Slam supplied yet another incredible display of judo in the Azeri capital.

Sport

Azerbijan dominate at second day of Judo Grand Slam

The Azeri judoka home team took home two gold medals in Baku.

Kenya

Kenyan Marathon superstar, Kelvin Kiptum, killed in car accident

The 24-year-old and his coach were killed after their car veered off the road between the towns of Eldoret and Kaptagat in western Kenya