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Japanese youth take home gold at day two of Judo World Tour

At -81kg Yoshito Hojo made his first appearance at the Judo Grand Prix in Portugal, taking home gold for his country,

28/01/2024

Sport

The first Judo Grand Prix of the year gets underway in Portugal

From Japan to Uzbekistan, day one at the Judo Grand Prix in Odivelas kicked off the 2024 season in spectacular fashion.

27/01/2024

Sport

Day 2 of the Tokyo Grand slam concludes the 2023 Judo Season on a high

Welcome back to Tokyo, where the world's best judokas are competing in the final event of the year. In a prestigious showcase of judo, where every match counts, who will rise to the occasion?

03/12/2023

Sport

Tokyo Judo Grand Slam kicks off in style to close the 2023 season

Tokyo opened its annual Judo Grand Slam on the 2nd of December. The annual tournament in the ancestral home of the sport is one of the most prestigious events on the Judo calendar and the highly anticipated closer of the World Judo Tour 2023 season.

02/12/2023

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day three: heavyweights take to the mat

The competition saw the return of former world champion Nemanja Majdov and the confirmations of two reigning world champions, Arman Adamian and Inal Tasoev.

26/10/2023

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day two: returning to form

The second day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ended in style with the titles flying away to Beauchemin-Pinard, Ahadov, Taimazova and Karapetyan.

25/10/2023

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Gran Slam day one: battle of the giants

The penultimate event of the season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, began today in the Emirati capital.

24/10/2023

Sport

Azerbaijan on top with three golds as the Judo Baku Grand Slam ends

The last day of the Heydar Aliyev Baku Grand Slam saw the world's best heavyweight judoka step onto the mat for a chance of glory.

24/09/2023

Sport

A second day of gold for Azerbaijan at the Judo Grand Slam in Baku

On day two of the Heydar Aliyev Baku Grand Slam, the anticipation was electric with the National Gymnastics Arena full of young fans eager to cheer on their national heroes.

23/09/2023

Sport

Host Azerbaijan get the first gold at the Judo Grand Slam in Baku

Azerbaijan's Yashar Najafov won the 66 kilo category in just 13 seconds at the Grand Slam in Baku on Friday.

22/09/2023

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Heavyweights dominate final day of Zagreb Judo Grand Prix

Top international judoka impress fans in Zagreb on the final day of the Judo Grand Prix

20/08/2023

Sport

All Croatian final brings joy to the local crowd in Zagreb

Barbara Matic and Lara Cvjetko, the country’s two most decorated judo athletes, seeded 1 and 2 at the event, meeting in the final.

19/08/2023

Sport

Brazil is on top on the day one of #JudoZagreb

William Lima and Jessica Pereira both fought hard to take home gold for their country at day one of the Judo tournament in Croatia.

18/08/2023

Sport

The World Judo Masters in Budapest come to a heavy end

The final day saw contenders in the under and over 100kg categories take home gold after an exciting three days of the competition in Hungary.

06/08/2023

Sport

Europe dominates on day 2 of Judo Masters in Budapest

At the second day of the Judo Master's competition in Hungary, Kosovo, Netherlands, and Belgium all took home a well-deserved gold medal.

05/08/2023

Sport

World Judo Masters Hungary 2023: Buchard take home gold for France

Japan's judoka managed to take home three gold medals, while the Canadian Jessica Klimkait secured her first ever Masters gold.

05/08/2023

Sport

Mongolia triumphs at the Judo Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar

A fantastic day for judo fans in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar where they were witness to some spectacular skills on the last day of the Judo Grand Slam at the Steppe Arena.

25/06/2023

Sport

Japanese judoka on amazing form in Ulaanbaatar

Japan takes all four gold medals up for offer on day two in Mongolia

24/06/2023

Sport

Judo-loving Mongolia takes gold on day one in Ulaanbaatar

Local hero Yondonperenlei Baskhuu gives the hosts their first gold at the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam

23/06/2023

Sport

A Big Finish To The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam in Astana!

An elated crowd for a fantastic event in Kazakhstan with a great ending to an incredible competition

18/06/2023