Camila secured the silver medal in the -63 kg category at the Lima competition held from July 26 to 28, delivering a standout performance on the international judo stage. Alongside her competitive career, she is an athletic training student at the LICAF (Licenciatura en Entrenamiento Deportivo), balancing rigorous academic preparation with high-performance sports commitments. The … Read more
Young martial artists at TSG Rheda have successfully completed their latest belt examinations, earning new belt ranks and stepping onto the mats with advanced colored belts. According to local reports on the club’s recent youth grading sessions, the young athletes demonstrated strong technical progress and dedication during the evaluations. Belt Examinations Showcase Youth Development The … Read more
At just 15 years old, French judoka Eugénie Jacque has built a formidable competitive resume, highlighted by a French minime championship title and a Grand Est Espoir regional title, establishing herself as one of the rising talents in the Grand Est region. Rising Through the Ranks in Grand Est Competiting out of Longwy in northeastern … Read more
Otra medalla de bronce para el judo internacional sumó un capítulo destacado cuando Creymarlin Valdez se impuso ante su rival en la competencia oficial, consolidando el momento que atraviesa la disciplina en el circuito global. La victoria subraya el trabajo de desarrollo competitivo en la categoría, donde cada combate exige precisión táctica y fortaleza física … Read more
At the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, the regional judo competition delivered a dramatic opening session on the tatami, highlighted by standout podium finishes in the lightweight categories. According to official tournament results, Jairo Moreno secured the silver medal in the men’s -60 kg division, while teammate Diego Cálix earned the … Read more
Cuba opened its campaign at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo with a dominant showing, capturing four gold medals during the opening day of finals led by dominant performances in judo and weightlifting disciplines, according to regional sports reports. Judo and Weightlifting Lead Opening Medal Haul The Cuban delegation established an immediate … Read more
René Nazaret, widely recognized as the highest-ranking judoka in the Rhône region and a pillar of French martial arts, has died at the age of 89, according to local reports from Le Progrès. A lifelong devotee of the tatami, Nazaret earned the prestigious rank of 8th dan in 2021, cementing a decades-long legacy defined by … Read more
Judo star Ana Rosa Smerlin captured the first gold medal for the Dominican Republic at a high-stakes international tournament, delivering a historic victory at the Pabellón de Judo del Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte in Santo Domingo. The triumph electrified the local crowd and set a powerful tone for the delegation. Historic Triumph at Centro … Read more
Former Central American judo champion Mario Montalvo has transitioned from international competition to the side of the pool, supporting his daughter in water polo. Best known for his gold-medal performance at the 1990 regional games in Mexico City, Montalvo now experiences elite athletics from the bleachers rather than the mat. From the Tatami to the … Read more
The international judo training camp at PalaOreto in Palermo concluded its intensive three-day run, drawing athletes, coaches, and practitioners from across the region to Sicily’s capital for high-level technical sessions and Randori preparation. PalaOreto Hosts International Training Camp Running from July 23 to July 25, the multi-day seminar transformed the Palermo venue into a hub … Read more