Alice Bellandi has earned the prestigious 6° Dan black belt, marking a significant milestone in her decorated judo career alongside a wave of high-ranking honors bestowed upon Italian sports leadership by the national federation. The formal recognition took place during proceedings hosted by the Italian Judo Filta Karate Martial Arts Federation (FIJLKAM) during a Federal … Read more
Registration is officially open for the 21st International Judo Stage in Lignano Sabbiadoro, inviting practitioners to share the tatami with world-class athletes and the technical staff of the Italian Judo Federation. The four-day training camp returns to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia resort town, bringing together competitors of various age groups and skill levels for intensive instruction, … Read more
Olympic judo champion Alice Bellandi is transitioning from the tatami to the international spotlight this week as a featured guest at the Giffoni Film Festival. Following her gold-medal performance in the women’s -78 kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Italian athlete is participating in a series of events dedicated to celebrating excellence … Read more
The Federazione Italiana Judo Lotta Karate Arti Marziali (FIJLKAM) has announced the scheduled closure of its federal offices, impacting administrative operations for the national governing body of Italian combat sports. This operational pause coincides with a busy period for Italian judo athletes, who have recently achieved significant results on the international stage, including podium finishes … Read more
Federazione Italiana Judo Lotta Karate e Arti Marziali Launches New Sustainable Event Model June 22, 2026 The Federazione Italiana Judo Lotta Karate e Arti Marziali (FIJLKAM) has announced a new model for organizing sports events centered on sustainability, according to a statement released on June 22, 2026. The initiative, which focuses on reducing environmental impact … Read more
Non Solo Medaglie: Da Cinquant’anni il Ken Otani Insegna il Judo come Scuola di Vita – Trieste.news Founded in 1974, the Ken Otani Judo Club in Trieste has become a cornerstone of Italian judo, emphasizing discipline and life lessons over competition alone, according to club records and interviews with officials. What is the Ken Otani … Read more
Second Day of GS Ulaanbaatar: No Italian Athletes on Podium Second Day of GS Ulaanbaatar: No Italian Athletes on Podium Italian judo athletes failed to secure a podium finish on the second day of the Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar, according to official competition records. The event, held at the Mongolian National Sports Centre, saw no … Read more
Carabinieri Dominate at Italian Team Judo Championships: A Double Victory in A1 Finals The Carabinieri sports group has cemented its position at the pinnacle of Italian judo, securing a historic double victory at the 2026 Italian Team Championships. In a high-stakes finale held in Martina Franca, both the men’s and women’s squads claimed the national … Read more
Italy Leads Medal Standings at Tallinn Judo Event Italy has asserted its dominance on the international judo stage, finishing at the top of the medal table at the recent Tallinn tournament. The success of the Italian squad highlights a strong run of form for the national team as they continue their competitive campaign through the … Read more
Trofeo Italia U18 Judo: Italy’s Next Generation Takes Center Stage in Liguria and Campania By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport June 10, 2024 | Updated 14:30 UTC (16:30 CEST) Italy’s U18 judo athletes delivered commanding performances at this year’s Trofeo Italia tournaments, held across Liguria and Campania, with standout victories in the -46 kg, -50 … Read more