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The 2026 World Judo Championships conclude on Sunday, October 11, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring the mixed team event. Italy faces reigning world champions Georgia in a demanding opening round as the tournament wraps up its eight-day schedule valid for the Olympic ranking. Baku Finals Close Out the 2026 World Judo … Read more
The Tianjin judo team secured one gold medal, one bronze medal, and a mixed team bronze medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, concluding a high-stakes campaign that marked historic breakthroughs across multiple weight divisions, according to reports published by Sohu. Tianjin Judo Breakthroughs at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya At the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya … Read more
University authorities have intervened following a formal complaint filed by an athlete regarding a sports administration case. Abril Contreras, an archer representing the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC), publicly filed allegations via social media against her archery coach, identified as Miguel “N”, detailing months of inappropriate remarks, romantic messaging, and alleged equipment tampering that impaired … Read more
Mexico’s national judo team has established its training base at Villas Tlalpan, inside the facilities of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (CONADE), to sharpen its physical and technical preparation for the upcoming international calendar. Following Prisca Awiti’s historic silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the program aims to harness that … Read more
Romane Dicko secured a silver medal in the over-78 kg division at the 2026 World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, after dropping a tense final to 19-year-old South Korean newcomer Lee Hyeon-ji by ippon. The defeat on Saturday, October 10, 2026, halted the 27-year-old French judoka’s bid for a second career world title following her … Read more
Nineteen-year-old Lee Hyun-ji secured the women’s 78-kilogram-plus title at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, defeating France’s Romane Dicko by ippon in the final on June 10. The victory marks a swift rebound for Lee, who settled for a silver medal at the recently concluded Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after losing the final to China’s … Read more
Thirteen athletes from Qingdao have been selected to represent China at the 5th Asian Para Games, scheduled to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24, 2026. According to local reports from the Qingdao municipal government, the city’s contingent is part of a larger 16-member delegation, with the athletes set to compete across … Read more
Hyeonji Lee and Inal Tasoev secured gold medals in the over-78kg and over-100kg divisions on the final day of the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluding the individual competition at the Heydar Aliyev Arena. Baku World Championships Conclude With Heavyweight Gold The individual competition of the Baku World Judo Championships concluded as the heavyweight … Read more
Former competitive judoka Emanuele Bruno won the reality fitness competition Physical Italia following a rigorous preparation routine that involved 12-hour shifts in the Guardia di Finanza and intense daily training, according to coverage by Il Messaggero. Transition From Competitive Judoka to Guardia di Finanza Routine Bruno entered the workforce with the Guardia di Finanza after … Read more
The Bundesoffenes Mario-Kwiat-Gedächtnisturner in Herne drew 194 male youth judoka to the mats, marking a decline of 35 participants compared to the previous year’s competition. National coach Juan Ignacio Cuneo attended the tournament to evaluate the young talent firsthand as regional clubs from across Germany tested their developmental rosters. In the 43 kg division featuring … Read more