Chinese Women’s Judo is Rising

Aug 25, 2023 | IJF News

Written by Esther Stam on 25 Aug 2023   The second day of the IBSA World Games and 2023 World Judo Championships proved to be an interesting one. It was a day where many of the world champions of last year extended their domination by picking up new titles. This...

In Two Months Riyadh Will Host the 2023 World Combat Games

Aug 24, 2023 | IJF News, JUA News

Written by Nicolas Messner on 24 Aug 2023Photographs by Gabriela Sabau, Emanuele Di Feliciantonio   There are less than 60 days to go before the opening ceremony of the highly anticipated Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games, which will be held in the Saudi Arabian...

Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa Was Welcomed at IJF Headquarters

Aug 3, 2023 | IJF News

Written by Nicolas Messner on 03 Aug 2023Photographs by Gabriela Sabau   Today, as the official draw of the World Judo Masters was unfolding, Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa from Japan, Ambassador to Judo, was welcomed by the IJF President, Mr...

Yasuhiro Yamashita Re-Elected as NOC President

Jun 30, 2023 | IJF News

Written by Nicolas Messner on 30 Jun 2023   The legend of judo, world and Olympic champion, member of the IJF Executive Committee as World Promotion Director and former President of the All Japan Judo Federation, Mr Yasuhiro Yamashita, was re-elected on Thursday...

151 Olympic Champions, Tokyo to Tokyo

May 26, 2023 | IJF News

Written by Jo Crowley on 26 May 2023Photographs by Gabriela Sabau   The words ‘Olympic champion’ are heard a lot, especially in the sports world, of course, but also outside. The publicity around each Olympic Games lasts for as long as that cycle and even longer,...