Lanzhou’s Youth Judo Team Shines at Gansu Provincial Games: 9 Golds, 16 Medals in Historic Provincial Championship May 26, 2026 • 10:30 UTC+8 (Beijing time) Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief LANZHOU, China — In a display of youthful exuberance and technical mastery, Lanzhou’s judo team stormed to victory at the 16th Gansu Provincial Games, capturing 9 gold … Read more
Vietnam Dominates Mats at 2026 Southeast Asian Judo Championships The host nation delivered a commanding performance on the tatami this week, as Vietnam asserted its regional authority at the 2026 Southeast Asian Judo Championships. Held in Bac Ninh province, the tournament has served as a high-stakes proving ground for the region’s top judokas, with the … Read more
Olympic Champion Yang Xiuli Shares Her Journey of Resilience and Judo Excellence For those who follow the trajectory of Chinese judo, the name Yang Xiuli remains synonymous with the grit and precision of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. As a storied athlete who rose from the grassroots of Liaoning province to the pinnacle of the … Read more
Okinawa High School Sports Festival 2026: Judo Powerhouses and Sumo’s 10th Title Bid By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Okinawa’s 2026 High School Sports Festival promises an epic clash of titans, with sumo’s Chūō Nōgakuen aiming for a record-breaking 10th consecutive title while judo powerhouses Okinawa Shōgaku and Naha West battle for dominance in both … Read more
China’s Wrestling Revival: Why Young Athletes Are Rediscovering Shuai Jiao Daniel Richardson May 19, 2026 In a sport often overshadowed by judo and sambo, traditional Chinese wrestling—known as Shuai Jiao—is experiencing a quiet renaissance. Young athletes, disillusioned with the complexity of judo or the endurance demands of wrestling’s Western variants, are turning to Shuai Jiao … Read more
The Heart of the Grip: How Li Yuehua Built Hunan’s Blind Judo Legacy In the hushed intensity of a judo dojo in Hunan Province, the sound is different than in a standard match. There is less circling and more constant, tactile communication. In blind judo, the match doesn’t truly begin until the athletes have established … Read more
The Rowdy Return? Analyzing the Rumors of Ronda Rousey’s MMA Comeback In the world of combat sports, some names carry a gravitational pull that transcends their active win-loss record. Ronda Rousey is one of them. For years, the narrative around the former UFC bantamweight champion has been one of closure—a pioneer who stepped away from … Read more
The Quest for the Mile King: A Definitive Guide to the NHK Mile Cup There is a specific kind of tension that settles over the Tokyo Racecourse in May. It is the atmosphere of a crossroads. For the three-year-old thoroughbreds lining up for the NHK Mile Cup, this isn’t just another Grade 1 race; it … Read more
Tianjin Youth Judo Championships Elevate Local Talent Ahead of City Games The 2026 Tianjin Youth Judo Championships concluded recently at the Tianjin University of Technology Gymnasium, marking a significant milestone for the city’s junior martial arts circuit. The event served as a critical testing ground for youth athletes across the region, providing high-stakes competitive experience … Read more
On April 22, 2026, the Waseda University Judo Club released its latest member log, offering a rare glimpse into the daily rhythms of one of Japan’s most storied martial arts programs. Far from a mere roster update, the entry reflects a program navigating the balance between century-old tradition and the evolving demands of elite student-athlete … Read more