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New Champions Rise as Kaju Shines at -63kg and Arbuzov Stuns in -81kg at Budapest 2025
Haruka Kaju claims gold in her Worlds debut with flawless groundwork. Timur Arbuzov takes down triple World Champion Grigalashvili in -81kg, hinting at a new era in judo. Budapest delivers another electric day at the 2025 World Championships.
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Liparteliani makes history for Georgia as Gaba claims gold on unforgettable Day 3 in Budapest
Eteri Liparteliani becomes Georgia’s first female World Champion with a stunning victory in -57 kg. Joan-Benjamin Gaba triumphs in golden score to win -73 kg. A day of fearless judo, emotion, and history at the 2025 World Championships.
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Abe claims fifth world title, Takeoka stuns at -66 kg, Gyertyas lights up Budapest crowd
Day 2 in Budapest saw Abe Uta win her fifth world title with style, while Takeoka edged Emomali in a tense -66 kg final. Roza Gyertyas brought joy to the home fans with a brilliant bronze. A spectacular day at the 2025 World Judo Championships.
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Two unforgettable World Championship titles on a historic Day 1 in Budapest 2025
Assunta Scutto completes her World medal set with long-awaited gold, while Ryuju Nagayama finally captures the -60kg crown on his sixth attempt. An electrifying start to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.
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Judo Grand Slam 2025: Golden Finale in Astana
The final day of the 2025 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam delivered thrilling heavyweight action and first-time champions. Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan all shone in a celebration of skill, strength, and sportsmanship. Next stop: the World Judo Championships in Budapest!
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Golden Glory in Dushanbe: Tajikistan Shines on Day 2
Day 2 of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw Tajikistan claim two golds and one bronze. Local stars Asadulloev and Makhmadbekov thrilled home fans with stunning wins, while Cvjetko and Bold also earned impressive victories. A memorable showcase of judo excellence.
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Judo Shines in Dushanbe: History, Heroes and Home Glory
The Dushanbe Grand Slam kicked off with thrilling judo action, packed stands, and historic moments. Madina Qurbonzoda, just 17, claimed bronze for Tajikistan, as stars like Buchard and Aghayev took gold. The local passion proves judo truly reigns supreme in Tajikistan.
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Heavyweights Shine on Final Day of Tbilisi Grand Slam
The final day in Tbilisi saw thrilling battles from judo’s heavyweights. Bozorov, Lobnik, and Savytskiy claimed their first Grand Slam golds, while Dicko and Tasoev dominated their categories. Georgia’s Tushishvili fell short, but the home team secured multiple medals in a spectacular finale.
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Judo Grand Slam: Drama, Glory & Georgian Gold in Tbilisi
The 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam kicked off with electrifying judo action. Mongolia’s Ganbaatar Narantsetseg, France’s Luka Mkheidze, and Amandine Buchard shone, but the night belonged to Georgia’s Eteri Liparteliani, who staged a thrilling comeback to secure the host nation’s first gold.
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Meet Diyora Keldiyorova: Uzbekistan’s Olympic gold judo star
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Diyora Keldiyorova, the Olympic judo champion whose historic gold medal win is transforming the perception of women in sports.
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Judo: Upper Austria Grand Prix Wraps Up in Style
The final day in Linz delivered thrilling judo action! Giorgi Jabniashvili, Yuliia Kurchenko, Ivan Felipe Silva Morales, Celia Cancan, and Guram Tushishvili claimed gold. Spectacular ippons and intense battles made for an unforgettable event, proving Upper Austria a perfect host!
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Linz Shines on Day 2 of the Judo Grand Prix
The second day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling judo action. Slovenia’s Kajzer, Italy’s Esposito brothers, and Australia’s Coughlan claimed gold, while Austria’s Fasching thrilled the home crowd with a bronze. A fantastic showcase of skill and spirit in Linz!
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Judo Returns To Linz: Day 1 of the 2025 Upper Austria Grand Prix
The 2025 Upper Austria Grand Prix kicked off in Linz with over 400 athletes competing. Abiba Abuzhakynova, Yamato Fukuda, Oi Iroha, Ronald Lima, and Seija Ballhaus claimed gold medals in their respective categories, with thrilling victories and exciting moments for fans at the Tips Arena.
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Thrilling Judo in Tashkent and the Grand Opening of Diyora Keldiyorova Dojo
Tashkent celebrated the opening of the Diyora Keldiyorova Dojo with an electrifying day of judo. Yamaguchi, Maeda, and Galstian shone, while the home crowd roared for Uzbekistan’s stars. The local team claimed multiple medals in a spectacular showcase.