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Krssakova outshone all other competitors

Man of the day was Uzbekistan’s Giyosjon Boboev after he came through an epic final when the world number 9 met world number 8 Tommy Macias.

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Tbilisi Grand Prix: Georgian judokas delight home crowd

The Tbilisi Grand Prix got underway with five gold medals for the taking.

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Judo: Dutch team dominate final day's action at Baku Grand Slam

It was the turn of the heavyweights on the third and final day of the Baku Grand Slam.

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Judo: Ismayilov and Alvear shine on day two of Baku Grand Slam

Rufat Ismayilov thrilled his home support on day two of the Baku Grand Slam thanks to a standout performance that saw him strike gold in the men’s -81kg…

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Judo: Tokyo Grand Slam wraps up 2016 season in style

Serbian judoka Aleksandar Kukolj celebrated his second consecutive Grand Slam victory after winning the men’s -90 kilo title on the third and final day in Tokyo – the last event of the 2016…

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Tokyo Grand Slam: Japan dominates despite Kathrin Unterwurzacher's win

The opening day of the Tokyo Grand Slam was dominated by the home country but Japan got a rude awakening in the under-63 kg category.

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Japan dominates on first day of the Tokyo Grand Slam

Pedro Lasuén, euronews: “The World Judo Tour is drawing to a close and it’s time for competitors to wrap up the season in style.

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Qingdao Judo Grand Prix signs off in style

The final day of the final staging of the Qingdao Judo Grand Prix before it moves to Hohhot in Inner Mongolia next year, took place on Sunday with five gold medals for the…

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Qingdao Grand Prix: Japanese fighters strike on day two

Four gold medals were up for grabs on day two of the Qingdao Grand Prix in China and Japanese judoka’s won two of them to finally open up their account on the east…

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Russia dominates day one of Qingdao Judo Grand Prix

Qingdao Judo Grand Prix sees Russia dominate day one

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Judo: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ends in style

European Championships silver medallist Guusje Steenhuis of the Netherlands enjoyed her fourth Grand Slam victory in the -78kg division on the third and final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand…

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam: contrasting fortunes for favourites

The second day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam saw the return of some of the sport’s big guns to the World Judo Tour.

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Judoka's honour the sport's founder with fine display on day one of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Born on October 28, 1860, Jigoro Kano became the founder of judo, a sport of tradition based on a moral code.

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Uzbek judoka's steal the show on final day of Tashkent Grand Prix

The home contingent took their fine performance into the third and final day of the Tashkent Grand Prix in Uzbekistan.

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Home Judokas continue impressive display on day two of Tashkent Grand Prix

The home Judokas enjoyed yet another impressive day at the Tashkent Grand Prix adding six medals to the seven their won on the opening day.

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2016 Tashkent Grand Prix kicks off in style

The IJF World Judo Tour touched down in Asia this week for the Tashkent Grand Prix.

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Russia wins most medals at Zagreb Judo Grand Prix

The Zagreb Grand Prix 2016 has ended with the competition producing a new crop of champions, many of whom won medals for the first time.

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New winners grab medals glory on day two of IJF World Cup in Zagreb

Day Two of the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb, Croatia, and with most Olympic stars taking a well-earned break or others being at the wrong stage of their preparations, it was an all-new set of judoka carr

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Golden days for the French judoka at the Grand Prix in Zagreb

First day of competition from the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb saw five finals.

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Channeling frustration through judo in war-torn Yemen

Yemen’s war between Houthi rebels and political allies of ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh continues to rage on.