Elizabeth Copes, a judo coach at Club Estudiantes de La Plata and a member of the technical staff for the Argentine National Judo Team, highlighted the profound institutional role the club plays in her daily life through social media statements emphasizing its deep community and family significance. Institutional Roots at Club Estudiantes de La Plata … Read more
Five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has officially re-signed with the Paris Saint-Germain judo section through 2028, committing to an extended career path that culminates with the Los Angeles Olympic Games, according to announcements made by the club and the athlete on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Return to Paris Saint-Germain and the 2028 Horizon The … Read more
Luciana García, Lara Romero, Nicolás Vargas, and Daniel García earned their spots on the national squad following standout performances at the National Evaluative Campus. Path to the National Team The four competitors train out of Dojo Okasan in the province of Chaco. Their selection by the Argentine National Coaching Staff came after rigorous evaluations designed … Read more
The second day of the Budapest Judo tournament crowned four champions as middleweight competitors dominated the tatami, highlighted by Megu Danno securing Japan’s second gold medal of the event and Rashid Mammadaliyev capturing his maiden international title. Megu Danno Extends Japan’s Golden Run in Budapest Japanese judoka Megu Danno delivered a sharp tactical performance on … Read more
Lasha Gudjedjiani has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Uzbekistan national judo team, taking charge of a program looking to build upon its recent Olympic successes on the international stage. The appointment places Gudjedjiani at the helm of one of Central Asia’s premier combat sports programs. According to announcements from sports authorities … Read more
Panama secured a bronze medal at the Cadet Pan American Judo Open, according to social media updates from the Comité Olímpico de Panamá published on September 12, 2026. The continental tournament served as a vital proving ground for young athletes seeking international development and ranking points across multiple weight divisions. Continental Showcases Highlight Regional Judo … Read more
Lorna Malossane balances elite tatami combat with demanding academic scholarship in Grenoble, establishing herself as both a reigning French judo champion and a rigorous third-year student at Sciences Po. As a standout competitor who captured a world silver medal, the young athlete maintains a rigorous daily schedule that bridges high-performance martial arts and international relations … Read more
The German Judo Federation has condemned public statements made by Georgian fighter Akaki Japaridze following a violent physical assault during a Bundesliga match that left German judoka Timo Cavelius hospitalized with a broken jaw. In official statements reported by major news outlets, the national governing body expressed profound disbelief not only at the 24-year-old athlete’s … Read more
Reflecting on his journey, Mitrovic admitted that just a year prior, physical exhaustion and constant setbacks pushed him to the brink of walking away from the sport entirely. “L’année dernière, je voulais arrêter le judo. J’en avais marre de tout,” Mitrovic recalled of his lowest point. Yet, a resilient inner drive kept him going, reminding … Read more
The German Judo Federation (Deutscher Judo-Bund) has strongly condemned a violent altercation in the Bundesliga, reacting sharply to public justifications offered by the athlete involved. According to reports from national sports coverage, 24-year-old Akaki Japaridze struck opposing judoka Timo Cavelius following a match, resulting in severe facial injuries that required immediate hospitalization and surgery. The … Read more