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Italy Fields Twenty-Two Judoka for Abu Dhabi Grand Slam as Christian Parlati Returns The international judo circuit resumes Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Mubadala Arena for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026, marking the fourth-to-last stop on the season’s World Tour. Italy travels to the United Arab Emirates with a 22-athlete delegation consisting of 12 … Read more
French schools are expanding access to archery under a structured framework established by the Fédération Française de Tir à l’Arc (FFTA), bringing targeted coaching, club partnerships, and educational tools directly into classrooms and extracurricular programs. FFTA Partners with Sports Bodies to Train Teachers To integrate archery into school curricula, the FFTA collaborates with prominent youth … Read more
The origins of judo trace back to the combative martial arts practiced by samurai warriors, but the sport itself emerged in late 19th-century Japan through the work of Kano Jigoro, a slight intellectual who remains widely revered in the country, br.de reported. A new audio documentary explores how Kano developed the sport. Origins in Samurai … Read more
Archers from Sesto Fiorentino are bringing precision target sports to the fifth weekend of the pumpkin harvest festival at Villa Montalvo in Campi Bisenzio, Sport di Prato reported. Visitors attending Saturday and Sunday can watch professional demonstrations and pick up a bow for hands-on shooting sessions tailored to adults and children aged eight and older. … Read more
The Fondation Aléo distributed $146,000 in bursaries and support services to 45 student-athletes from the greater Quebec region during a ceremony held at Jean-Lesage International Airport. The mobilization highlights ongoing financial and community backing for developing sports talent across the Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions. How the Funding Reached 45 Student-Athletes The bulk of the funding … Read more
Archery requires far more than steady nerves and a sharp eye, demanding precise breath control and targeted upper-body strength from competitors testing their skills on the range. An editor examines how the sport operates at the grassroots level through a hands-on visit to the Camping des Voltigeurs training grounds in Drummondville, Quebec. Stepping Onto the … Read more
“Que se esfuercen al máximo para cumplir sus sueños y que den todo por aquello que quieren,” said 14-year-old judoka Brian Gribaudo after capturing a continental title. Following his triumph at the South American Judo Championship in Lima, Peru, the young athlete from Sanagasta was received at the Government House by Ricardo Quintela. Governor Quintela … Read more
Archysport reporting from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec — Pop culture influence and local club organization have driven a steady rise in archery participation in Sorel-Tracy, where the local club maintains an average core of roughly 100 active members annually, according to reporting by Les 2 Rives. Club Archerot Sustains Year-Round Membership in Sorel-Tracy The local organization, club … Read more
Teachers from the Kodokan Montecatini judo school attended an annual regional training seminar in Siena focused on disability inclusion and adapted martial arts instruction, Valdinievole Oggi reported. The session brought together instructors from across Tuscany to examine specialized coaching methods for athletes with disabilities. Annual Training Seminar at Pala Nibbi in Siena The regional professional … Read more
Marking World Judo Day, the International Committee of the Francophone Games has spotlighted three female competitors advancing through its athlete support program. Madagascar’s Laura Rasoanaivo, Mauritius’s Tracy Loanne Durhone, and Cameroon’s Marie-Céline Baba-Matia have each utilized the initiative to secure international tournament access and high-level training camps, womensports.fr reported. How Laura Rasoanaivo Targets the African … Read more