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Judo: Japan reclaim mixed team world title with eighth gold in Baku

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Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in Baku

Akari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a double triumph for Japan.

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Judo: Abe Siblings Strike Gold Again at the World Championships in Baku

Uta Abe claimed her sixth world title at -52kg, defeating Ariane Toro Soler to remain unbeaten at the World Championships. Hifumi Abe followed with his fifth world crown at -66kg, producing a spectacular ippon against David Garcia Torne in the final.

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Heavyweights Bring the Hungary Grand Slam to a Spectacular Close

Budapest delivered a thrilling final day as Schimidt, Pavic, Pirelli, Hershko and Endovitskii struck gold. Pavic celebrated her first Grand Slam title, while the heavyweights brought three unforgettable days of judo at the Papp László Arena to a close.

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Judo: Middleweights light up Day Two of the Hungary Grand Slam

Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.

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Judo Returns to Hungary for Exciting Grand Slam Action

The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the Papp Laszlo Arena.

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Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest

The Danube was closed to river traffic for four hours to make way for the Generali OWT Danube Crossing open-water swim.

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2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru

Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza and Giannis Antoniou took gold on the final day in Lima. Antoniou made history with Cyprus’s first Grand Prix title, bringing three days of world-class judo in Peru to a spectacular close.

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A race of short legs and big personalities: corgis take over Vilnius

Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of racing, costumes, barking contests and plenty of fluffy fun.

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Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two

Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.

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Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo

Kosovo's annual Fshajt Bridge diving competition drew 15 competitors to Gjakova, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1954.

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Armoured fighters storm Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship

Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses into an arena for full-contact historical combat.

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Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar

Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA Takeshi and OMORI Akari also struck gold. AGHAYEV Balabay defeated world champion NAGAYAMA Ryuju for -60kg gold.

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2026 World Cup could earn Portugal up to €945 million

Despite not hosting a single match, Portugal could see nearly €1 billion in economic benefits from a World Cup increasingly driven by digital engagement and consumer spending, according to a new study.

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Judo: Strong start for the hosts in Astana

The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in style in Astana, with packed stands and top-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont, Abdurakhim Nutfulloev and Faiza Mokdar all took gold, while Kazakhstan celebrated two medals on day one.

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Historic Firsts Highlight Day 3 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix

Day 3 in Linz brought thrilling heavyweight action. Tato Grigalashvili won the all-Georgian final at -90 kg, while Marie Branser made history with Guinea’s first World Judo Tour gold. Anton Savytskiy, Raz Hershko and Ibrahim Tataroglu also claimed gold on a spectacular final day.

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Local Heroes Shine on Day 2 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix in Linz

Day 2 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling action in Linz. Rafaela Silva, Ethan Nairne, Michaela Polleres and Adilet Almat secured gold medals. The home crowd celebrated Polleres’ dramatic golden score victory as fans enjoyed another spectacular day of judo.