News
Asian Judo Championships 2024 Underway in Hong Kong, Showcasing Thrilling Matches
The Asian Judo Championships have kicked off in Hong Kong, captivating judo enthusiasts with exhilarating matches and displays of skill. The four-day event, which began on April 20th and will conclude on April 23rd, has attracted 272 competitors from 36...
For a Momentary Victory, I Must Maintain Self-Discipline – YANG Yung Wei
Source from Chinese article by Chen Ying Ying Chinese Taipei's Judo heartthrob, Yang Yung Wei, won the gold medal in the men's 60kg category at the Hangzhou Asian Games, shedding tears of joy and touching the hearts of Chinese Taipei people. In early 2021, he made his...
A Unique Judo Champion with a Remarkable Journey – Natsumi Tsunoda (角田夏実)
Source from Japanese article by Takao Matsumoto Tsunoda Natsumi, a 30-year-old judoka, has recently made headlines with her outstanding performance in the world of judo. Her journey to success has been filled with unconventional choices and personal growth, leading...
Tomita Wakaharu Claims Fourth Consecutive Victory in Women’s +78kg Judo Category
Photograph by 平嶋理子 The 2024 All Japan Weight-Class Judo Championship, held on April 6th-7th at the prestigious Fukuoka International Center, witnessed an exhilarating display of skill and determination from top judo athletes across various weight categories. Among the...
IBSA Judo Grand Prix Antalya 2024 – Results Day 1
Photographs by Tamara Kulumbegashvili Full results of the IBSA Judo Grand Prix Antalya 2024 - Day 1 J1 -60 kg 1. PARMAR, Kapil (IND) 2. DE OLIVEIRA, Elielton (BRA) 3. ZHU, Shiwen (CHN) 3. JUNAEDI (INA) 5. BOUAMER, Abdelkader (ALG) 5. NASHWAN, Shugaa Sami Ali (YEM) 7....
-81kg: Nagase, a Real Champion
He may not be the number one seed in Antalya but the current Olympic champion in the category demands some attention. Takanori Nagase, who was also world champion in 2015, often makes a competition day look uncertain, truly coming into his own when under serious pressure. If he’s scored against, he’s a nightmare!
A Bright Future for Judo
In his capacity as IJF Education and Coaching Director, a member of the Executive Committee, and above all as a great judo enthusiast, Mohammed Meridja has been following the World Judo Tour assiduously for years. A former high-level athlete himself, he has in-depth knowledge of the development of judo.
-48 kg: Japan’s Youngsters Brush Aside the Competition
The field of athletes in the -48kg category at the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2024 were given a stark reminder of the strength-in-depth of the Japanese women’s team on day 1 of the competition.
-66kg: Unseeded Hadano Wins with Style
Written by Callum MacLennan on 08. Mar 2024 Photographs by Gabriela Sabau, Emanuele Di FeliciantonioIn our preview for the -66kg category at the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2024, we noted the potential for an exciting all Israeli final between IJF World Tour veterans...