Damian Areny Leads Federation Metropolitana de Judo Arbitration Seminar at Instituto Kumazawa On March 29, 2026, the Federación Metropolitana de Judo conducted a specialized arbitration seminar focused on updating the standards and practices of officials. The session was led by Damian Areny, a highly credentialed International IJF A referee, and hosted at the Instituto Kumazawa. … Read more
FC Barcelona Weighs Formal UEFA Complaint Over Refereeing Decisions FC Barcelona is reportedly considering the filing of a formal complaint with UEFA following a series of officiating decisions during their recent match against Atlético. The club’s internal indignation centers on a pivotal moment in the penalty area that went unpunished, sparking a debate within the … Read more
Antonio Coruña Melián, Pioneering Figure in Spanish Judo, Dies at 76 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain – Antonio Coruña Melián, the longtime president of the Federación Canaria de Judo and a member of the Real Federación Española de Judo y Deportes Asociados (RFEJYDA) board, has died at the age of 76. The news, confirmed … Read more