A New Chapter for judo: Pino Maddaloni’s Vision for the Future Pino Maddaloni, a decorated judoka with a wealth of experience, has embarked on a new journey as a national councilor for the Italian Judo federation. Drawing upon his impressive career, which includes 13 Italian championships and a gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, … Read more
Witness Judo Excellence at the Upper Austria Grand Prix Prepare for an electrifying weekend of world-class judo as Linz, Austria, hosts the third edition of the Upper Austria Judo Grand prix. From March 7th to 9th, this prestigious event will draw 400 of the world’s top judoka, representing 50 nations, to compete for coveted World … Read more
Binéfar Judo Club Shines at Spanish Junior Cup The Binéfar Judo Club made a triumphant return to the national stage this past weekend at the Spanish Junior Cup in Torrelavega, Cantabria. The event proved to be a resounding success for the Huesca athletes, solidifying its place as a highlight in the club’s competitive calendar. Among … Read more
A Legacy of Judo: Vigo’s Youth Celebrate 31 Years of the Maestro de Frutos Trophy The 31st edition of the Children’s Judo Festival,honoring Maestro de Frutos,took place at Vigo’s Central de As Travesas. This event,which has previously been held at the Ifevi,originated in the city’s main municipal pavilion back in 1992.Continuing its impressive growth trajectory, … Read more
Gran Canaria Judo Shines at the 57th Manuel Campos Tournament The 57th edition of the Manuel Campos Judo Tournament,known as the ’Copa de gran Canaria’,electrified the Martín Freire Sports City in Gran Canaria on December 21st.Over 200 young judokas,aged 8 to 13,representing 19 clubs across the island,converged for a day of intense competition,camaraderie,and community spirit. … Read more
## Rediscovering Judo’s Roots in Italy: The Legacy of Carlo Oletti The story of judo in Italy is intricately woven with the life of Carlo Oletti, a pioneering figure whose dedication to the martial art helped establish its presence in the country. Recent research by Andrea Ferretti, Yuri Ferretti, and giuseppe Galasso has shed new … Read more
A Triumphant display: Young Judoka shine at the Third Stop of the Judo Circuit In a thrilling judo match decided by a golden point, Daniela Tenezaca from Cañar emerged victorious over Damaris Jipa of Team Prado in the Under 9, 22 kg category at the III stop of the Judo Circuit. Tenezaca secured the win … Read more
Riner Leads PSG to Champions League Victory in Montpellier In a surprising turn of events, judo icon Teddy riner made a triumphant return to the mat at the Champions League tournament in Montpellier. The five-time Olympic champion, whose participation was only confirmed on Friday, secured a crucial point for his team, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), in … Read more
Young Judo Stars Converge for the 57th Manuel Campos Tournament The 57th edition of the Manuel Campos Judo Tournament, a cornerstone event in Spanish judo, is set to take place this Saturday, December 21st, at the Ciudad Deportiva de Gran Canaria (Martín Freire).Over 200 young athletes, aged 8 to 13, representing 19 clubs across gran … Read more
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Defying Expectations: The Rise of French Judo Stars The Paris 2024 Olympic Games witnessed the emergence of two extraordinary judokas, Joan-Benjamin Gaba and maxime-Gaël Ngayap Hambou. These young athletes,both born in 2001,defied predictions and etched their names in judo history. Just weeks before the Games, their mentor, Stéphane Frémont, challenged them with a powerful message: … Read more