Cus Siena Judo Returns to Competition at Trofeo Italia Esordienti B in Borgo Valsugana Athletes from Cus Siena Judo returned to official competition following the summer break, traveling to Borgo Valsugana in Trento to compete in the Trofeo Italia Esordienti B for the Under-15 age category. The weekend event featured young judokas Pietro Cosco, Alberto … Read more
Sarajevo welcomed 1,353 veteran judoka competitors from 65 countries between September 20 and 24, before hosting the Kata World Championships on September 26 and 27. The gatherings transformed the Bosnian capital into a generational crossroads for a sport where veteran competitors frequently double as local coaches and referees. Global Turnout and Competition Structure The events … Read more
The Judo Club Jocondien, based at the Léo-Lagrange dojo at 1, rue d’Amboise in Joué-lès-Tours, has kicked off its new season with strong membership retention and a diverse range of martial arts offerings. Now in its fiftieth year, the organization continues its mission to provide accessible judo and associated disciplines to practitioners of all ages … Read more
The 11th edition of the national judo tournament for cadet categories brought 302 competitors to the tatami on Saturday, September 26. Hosted at the sports hall in Liffré, the opening day delivered competitive bouts that drew enthusiastic crowds to the stands from the early morning hours, with spectators filling the seating area ahead of the … Read more
The German national para judo team is heading to Tbilisi, Georgia, for the World Championships carrying the momentum of a successful home European Championships. Just six weeks after claiming two silver medals and one bronze in Heidelberg, a four-person German squad will compete on the global stage from September 25 to 27. A Global Stage … Read more
Judoka Javier Suárez Iglesias secured a bronze medal in the M4 -73 kg division at the 2026 World Veterans Judo Championships in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, representing Spain after a grueling day of international competition. The tournament marked a major competitive milestone for the Toledo-born athlete, who is currently based in Marbella. A Hard-Fought Return … Read more
Mozambican Olympic judoka Neuso Sigaque recently visited Città di Castello to train with young athletes on the tatami at the Centro Judo Tifernate, offering local practitioners a rare opportunity to learn from an elite international competitor. The visit brought high-level martial arts expertise directly to the Umbria region, highlighting the club’s active role in youth … Read more
The Italian Paralympic Sports Federation for the Visually Impaired and Blind (Fispic) has sent a delegation representing its blind football and judo programs to participate in the Etica Festival in Perugia. The multi-day initiative, which runs through Friday in the capital of Italy’s Umbria region, brings together athletes, scientists, and cultural figures to examine accessibility, … Read more
Pablo Elisii and Academia Elisii Highlight Martial Arts Training on Entrepreneur Stream Argentine judo instructor Pablo Elisii recently appeared on the digital broadcast Entre Judokas to discuss training methodologies, martial arts philosophy, and the day-to-day operations of Academia Elisii. The appearance generated a series of short-form video clips distributed across martial arts community channels to … Read more
Akaki Japaridze has been banned for life from the Judo-Bundesliga following a physical attack on opponent Timo Cavelius that left the German judoka with a broken jaw and forced his withdrawal from the upcoming world championships, according to announcements by league officials. Lifetime Ban Issued by Judo-Bundesliga Executive Board The executive board of the Judo-Bundesliga … Read more