Now playing Next Sport Thrilling competition on Day 1 of 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the eve of World Judo Day Thrilling judo abounded on Day 1 of the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates on the eve of World Judo Day. Georgia's Vazha Margvelashvili was our Man of the Day as he took gold in the -66kg category, while our Woman of the Day was Nora Gjakova of Kosovo, who won the -57kg gold. 27/10/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 Cancun Judo Grand Prix: Thrilling men’s heavyweight final on last day of competition in Mexico It was a thrilling men’s heavyweight final on the third and last day of the 2018 Cancun Judo Grand Prix in Mexico. Lukas Krpalek of the Czech Republic was our Man of the Day after taking gold in the +100kg category, while Rika Takayama of Japan was our Woman of the Day after winning the -78kg gold. 15/10/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 Cancun Judo Grand Prix: Austria, Belgium and Sweden join the winners on day 2 in Mexico Austria, Belgium and Sweden won their first golds at the Cancun Judo Grand Prix 2018 as 21 countries have now medalled after two days of competition. Our Woman of the Day was Austria's Michaela Polleres, who won -63kg gold, while Sweden's Tommy Macias was our Man of the Day, winning the -73kg gold. 14/10/2018
Now playing Next Sport Cancun Judo Grand Prix 2018: Russia tops the table on Day 1 in Mexico as 16 countries win medals Russia tops the medals table on day 1 of the Cancun Judo Grand Prix 2018. Argentina's Paula Pareto, who won gold in the -48kg final, was our woman of the day, while Tornike Tsjakadoea was our man of the day as the Dutch-Georgian judoka claimed his first ever medal on the IJF World Judo Tour. 13/10/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 World Judo Championships: Japan beats France to win gold, bronze for unified Korea and Russia Japan retained their world title with a 4-1 victory over France in the mixed team final on the last day of the 2018 World Judo Championships. Judo made history as a unified Korean team took part in the mixed team event at the World Championships for the first time and won bronze alongside Russia 27/09/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 World Judo Championships: Generation shift in Baku as the heavyweights mark a new era World number one Guram Tushishvili of Georgia won his first world heavyweight title as the men’s +100kg crown switched hands for the first time since 2007, while openweight world champion Sarah Asahina of Japan triumphed as the 21-year-old was crowned women's heavyweight world champion in Baku. 26/09/2018
Now playing Next Sport Asian judo stars dominate day six in Baku Japan and South Korea top the medals table 25/09/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 World Judo Championships: Japan's Arai retains title, Sherazadishvili makes history for Spain Japan's Chizuru Arai retained world her title in the women's under 70kg category at the 2018 World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Nikoloz Sherazadishvili made history after winning gold in the under 90kg division, becoming the first male judoka from Spain to win a senior world judo title. 24/09/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 World Judo Championships: Third world title for France's Agbegnenou, gold for Iran's Mollaei Day four of the 2018 World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, saw France and Iran strike World Championships gold as one of the superstars of judo retained their crown and a world number one realised a lifelong dream to become his country’s second world judo champion in their history. 23/09/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 World Judo Championships: Two new champions crowned on a day of redemption in Baku Japan's Tsukasa Yoshida arrived at the Baku World Championships as last year's defeated under 57kg finalist, but this time she came away with the gold. In the men's competition, Korea’s An Changrim was on top form in the under 73kg category, taking gold after defeating the defending world champion. 22/09/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 World Judo Championships: Japan's Abe siblings make judo history with gold titles on same day On the second day of the 2018 World Judo Championships in Baku, Uta Abe and her older brother Hifumi Abe, the reigning world champion at -66kg, were the talk of the judo world after they made Judo history by becoming the first brother and sister duo to take world titles on the same day. 21/09/2018
Now playing Next Sport 2018 World Judo Championships begin in Baku: Judo’s youngest ever world champion crowned On the first day of the 2018 World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, the star of the show was Daria Bilodid, as the 17-year-old Ukrainian was crowned judo’s youngest ever world champion. In the men’s under-60kg division, there was an incredible third world title for Naohisa Takato of Japan. 20/09/2018
Now playing Next Sport Idalys Ortiz reigns supreme at the Budapest Grand Prix Cuba's Idalys Ortiz scores a Waza-ari against Maryna Slutskaya to chalk up her first win in two years at the Budapest Grand Prix. 12/08/2018
Now playing Next Sport Ungvari steals show on Day 2 of Budapest Grand Prix Amidst more thrills and spills at the judo showpiece event, the video referee rules in Miklos Ungvari's favour, who becomes world champion on home soil at the age of 37. 11/08/2018
Now playing Next Sport Judo fans delighted at 2018 Budapest Grand Prix As Judo returned to the scene of last year's World Championships, Brazil's Rafaela Silva was one of the heroes, winning a thrilling final against Germany's Theresa Stoll. 10/08/2018
Now playing Next Sport Georgia's Guram Tushishvili shines on thrilling final day of Zagreb Judo Grand Prix The final day of the Zagreb Grand Prix produced a sensational day of thrilling judo. Georgia's Guram Tushishvili won his second Grand Prix gold medal this year with a mesmerising display and has now set his sights on capturing his first world title in Baku in September. 29/07/2018
Now playing Next Sport Battle continues on Day Two of Zagreb Judo Grand Prix Arena Zagreb hosted Day Two of Croatia's annual Judo Grand Prix, where Kosovo's Akil Gjakova was head and shoulders above the competition. He won his second World Judo tour gold of what is turning into a fantastic year for the Kosovar Judoka, showing how strong his nation's judo team is becoming. 28/07/2018
Now playing Next Sport Daria Bilodid reigns supreme at the Zagreb Judo Grand Prix Teenage sensation Daria Bilodid extended her winning-streak to 25 contests to wrap up her sixth win in nine months. 28/07/2018
Now playing Next United Kingdom Real-Liverpool: European Judo Union calls out Ramos' illegal move on S A tweet comparing a Sergio Ramos’ controversial tackle on Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to an illegal judo move has gone viral. 29/05/2018
Now playing Next Sport Asia wins all 5 titles at Hohhot Grand Prix final day Asia won five out of the five titles on offer at the Hohhot Grand Prix on the third and final day. The Grand Prix, which serves as a qualification tournament for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, saw some impressive judo from veterans and newcomers alike. 27/05/2018