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The French judo team finished eighth in the standings after the individual events at the world championships in Baku, marking the first time since 2003 that the nation departed a global tournament without a single gold medal, according to sports reporting from RMCSport and Voix du Cameroun. Federation president Stéphane Nomis stated that the squad … Read more
Inal Tasoev claimed the men’s over-100kg gold medal at the 2026 World Judo Championships on October 10 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to tournament records published by eJudo. Baku Tournament Field and Medal Podium The heavyweight division drew 41 competitors to the Azerbaijani capital. Tasoev, competing under a neutral designation, navigated … Read more
At the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games team formation ceremony, 17-year-old Japanese table tennis rising star Ryusei Kawakami announced a bold push for two gold medals in men’s singles and mixed doubles, as reported by 163.com and QQ.com. Kawakami Targets Double Gold at Dakar Youth Olympic Games The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games are scheduled … Read more
The 2026 World Judo Championships face a demanding conclusion for the Italian delegation as the mixed team event bracket pits the unseeded squad directly against the defending world champions, Georgia, on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, OA Sport reported. Baku Tournament Format and the Final Day Schedule The eight-day international … Read more
Around 12,000 participants turned out in Hanoi alongside about 100,000 total participants across 33 additional provinces and cities to launch Vietnam’s 2026 National Physical Training Movement, according to figures released by the event’s organizing committee. The comprehensive push aims to establish daily physical activity as a cultural standard for communities and families nationwide. Organized on … Read more
France departed the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, without a single individual gold medal for the first time since 2003, after heavyweight contender Romane Dicko fell in the final on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Romane Dicko falls in the heavyweight final against Lee Hyeonji Entering the final day of individual competition at the Heydar … Read more
Mexico’s national judo squad has intensified its physical, technical, and mental preparation at Villas Tlalpan and the National Center for Talent Development and High Performance (CNAR) ahead of the “Daniel F. Hernández” National Judo Championship, scheduled for October 15–18 in Querétaro, Hoy Tamaulipas reported. The tournament serves as a primary filter to shape the national … Read more
Citizens of Hanoi and international visitors crowded the open spaces around Hoan Kiem Lake to test out sports ranging from pickleball and traditional martial arts to chess as part of a nationwide physical fitness campaign launched by Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, vietnam.vn reported. Hoan Kiem Lake Opens Public Spaces for Multi-Sport Demonstrations … Read more
For the second year, Judo Club Capdenacois is hosting a special charity Taïso session in Capdenac-Gare to raise funds for breast cancer research during the annual Pink October campaign, according to local media reports. Charity Session Details at the Municipal Dojo The open-access martial arts fitness event is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, running from … Read more
Dayanara Curbelo suffered a defeat against France’s Romane Dicko in the over-78 kilogram division at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, ending Cuba’s run in the individual tournament. Dicko Secures Victory Through Waza-Ari and Penalties Dicko established the decisive advantage one minute and 15 seconds into the bout by scoring a waza-ari, allowing her … Read more