Dive into the world of judo competitions, Olympic events, training techniques, and athlete interviews. Explore insights on IJF Grand Slams, World Championships, and judo rankings while learning about the art and discipline of the sport.
Teacher Andrea Maggi Defends Villanova di Pordenone Youth “It is a neighborhood where many people work hard for others, and if there is one thing to do right now, it is not to call the kids who destroy the basketball court ‘maranza,’ but to keep the gates open.” That is how teacher and author Andrea … Read more
Archers from Catanzaro opened the indoor competitive season with five gold medals at the regional tournament in Camigliatello silano, CalabriaInforma reported. The event, hosted by Arcieri della Sila at the local sports hall, drew competitors from across the region for the first official indoor competition of the calendar. Indoor Archery Season Opens in Camigliatello Silano … Read more
Alexander Lenk has shaped his competitive post-athlete career by stepping into a full-time coaching role based in Halle (Saale), guiding young judoka through the foundational developmental stages of the sport since Feb. 1, 2019, according to a profile published by the Landessportbund Sachsen-Anhalt. From Active Competitor to Full-Time Coach in Halle The transition from competing … Read more
Baku World Judo Championships Open with Early Contenders Stumbling At the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, the 2026 World Judo Championships opened on October 7 with high-stakes preliminary bouts in the women’s -63kg and men’s -81kg categories. Reporting from the venue, L'Esprit du Judo detailed a morning session marked by intense tactical battles, early … Read more
The four-part project, funded by sports promotion lottery grants, aims to showcase the daily training routines and personal motivations of athletes competing in the home-country tournament. Documentary Breakdown Across Four Volumes The federation divided the 13 selected judokas across four distinct YouTube releases on its official channel to give viewers a closer look at each … Read more
The 2026 “City and Camp” National Judo City Circuit Finals and the National Dojo and Club Judo Championships opened on October 5 at the Le-Dynamic Jiangnan Sports Center in Nanan District, marking the first time Chongqing has hosted the finals stage of the national series. Chongqing Hosts Consecutive National Judo Stages As a prominent mass … Read more
Roberto Gaspari secured a silver medal in the compound bow Master category at the 64th Italian Target Championship, which concluded Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Sandro Pertini Stadium in Canegrate. Gaspari and Grand Paradis results in Canegrate Gaspari’s second-place finish capped a productive season for the Grand Paradis archers. Other club members placed within the … Read more
David Chavarría González balances a career as a judicial coordinator in Santo Domingo with training as a green belt in judo, using the martial art to build discipline and mental resilience. PJ Regional reported that the four-year practitioner approaches the sport as a tool for personal growth, critical thinking, and social outreach. Judicial Coordination and … Read more
An Unprecedented Delegation of Honbu Masters Casalecchio di Reno became the global epicenter for traditional Japanese martial arts this past weekend, hosting 300 practitioners from 16 countries. The Rensei Taikai, an assembly organized by Shibu Italia, the Italian section of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK), brought together enthusiasts from as far as the United … Read more
The women’s under-63 kg category at the judo world championships is the most populated weight class, featuring 48 competitors chasing the world title. Friederike Stolze Opens Against Melika Balali Friederike Stolze of TSG Backnang enters the competition ranked 22nd in the world. She is scheduled for the tenth contest on Mat 1. Her opening-round opponent … Read more