The Coulibaly Sisters: Rising Stars of Spanish Judo and a Legacy of Resilience In the highly competitive world of international judo, few stories resonate with the same blend of athletic prowess and personal history as that of the Coulibaly sisters. As these young athletes continue to make their mark on the tatami, their ascent is … Read more
From Patera to Podium: The Coulibaly Sisters’ Judo Triumph in Aragón By Daniel Richardson | May 24, 2026 | Aragón, Spain In a story that transcends sport, Mama and Ballalo Coulibaly—two sisters from Aragón who arrived in Spain 30 years ago as refugees—have become the faces of the region’s judo renaissance. Their gold and bronze … Read more
Spanish teenager Rafael Jódar secured a hard-fought victory over Brazilian counterpart Joao Fonseca in their first-ever meeting at the Mutua Madrid Open on Sunday, prevailing 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-1 in a match that lived up to its billing as a clash of tennis’ rising stars. The 19-year-old Jódar, hailing from Leganés just outside Madrid, broke through … Read more