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Alfonso García won the M8 under-100-kilograms gold medal at the World Veterans Judo Championships on September 23 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, competing after a 40-year absence from competition, COPE reported. The 65-year-old athlete from Logroño defeated every opponent he faced across four matches in a tournament that drew approximately 1,400 competitors from 65 countries. … Read more
The Swiss delegation concluded the Judo World Championships in Baku without a medal on Friday, after Daniel Eich was eliminated in the second round of the under-100 kg category by reigning European champion and world number one Giovanni Pirelli, srf.ch reported. Baku Exit for Daniel Eich Against Top-Ranked Pirelli Daniel Eich entered Friday’s competition as … Read more
Amici di Maria De Filippi returns for its twenty-sixth season on Sunday, October 11, 2026, launching at 2 p.m. local time on Canale 5 with host Maria De Filippi. Following the victory of singer Lorenzo Salvetti in the previous cycle, the production has overhauled its coaching structure, introduced new sports disciplines, and restructured the artist … Read more
Martial arts enthusiasts in Saint-André-les-Alpes and surrounding communities have a new opportunity to sample aikido, karate, judo, and krav maga during a dedicated charity martial arts gala organized to benefit the Téléthon. Charity Gala Offers Free Access to Four Disciplines The upcoming martial arts gala in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region brings together four distinct combat sports … Read more
Amici 26 is set to debut on Sunday, October 11, at 14:00 on Canale 5, bringing a sweeping overhaul to Maria De Filippi’s talent show. The upcoming season introduces a completely restructured coaching staff, new rules for securing bench spots, and the inclusion of combat sports alongside the traditional disciplines of singing and dancing. Production … Read more
Recent Swiss hill climb racing results highlight notable performances by Jurassian drivers across Fribourg routes and European rally stages. Swiss Hill Climb Championship at Châtel-Saint-Denis The Swiss Hill Climb Championship stop between Châtel-Saint-Denis and Les Paccots featured a 2,325-meter course drawing a dozen Jurassian drivers among the competitors. Aargau driver Robin Faustini set the overall … Read more
The Judo Club du Houga secured a €1,500 financial boost during a patronage evening that gathered local members, municipal representatives, and banking partners, according to regional reports. The gathering, hosted alongside the Caisse d’Épargne, highlighted the association’s ongoing development. Financial Support from Caisse d’Épargne During the special patronage event, club president Alain St Pé accepted … Read more
Archery in the Dosso region of Niger is steadily expanding its footprint, moving from an unfamiliar pastime into an organized sport with competitive ambitions spanning regional, national, and international stages. Regional Development and Local Growth in Dosso Archery remains less widespread than mainstream pursuits like football or traditional wrestling in Niger, yet the Dosso region … Read more
At the World Judo Championships in Baku, Spain’s Ai Tsunoda Roustant claimed the -70kg gold medal and Japan’s Sanshiro Murao successfully defended his -90kg world title on day five of the tournament, Euronews.com reported. Tsunoda Roustant Wins First Senior World Title in Baku Ai Tsunoda Roustant secured her first senior world title in the women’s … Read more
Nearly 300 archers from 16 leagues across Colombia arrived in Medellín this week for the II National Interleagues Archery Championship, running from Friday through the holiday Monday, La Opinión Cúcuta reported. Hosted at the South American Archery Field within the Belén Sports Unit, the tournament serves as a crucial qualification pathway for the 2027 National … Read more