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Mongolia to Host Four Additional IJF Grand Slams in Ulaanbaatar
As the curtain fell on the Paris Grand Slam, an important announcement for the future of international judo was made. The International Judo Federation (IJF), represented by President Mr. Marius Vizer, and the Mongolian Judo Association, led by its President H.E....
Rules Confirmed Ahead of a New Season
Written by Nicolas Messner on 06. Jan 2026The new season of the World Judo Tour will get under way on 7th and 8th February in France with the traditional Paris Grand Slam. While this iconic event will mark the competitive start to the year, delegations across the...
Judo Stars vs Judo Kids in Tokyo
Written by Jo Crowley on 07. Dec 2025 Photographs by Gabriela Sabau, Emanuele Di Feliciantonio On day two in Tokyo, the final day of the Park24 Group Tokyo Grand Slam 2025, the hosts staged a special team match just prior to the final block, a moment of inspiration...
Republic of Korea Dominates at Hong Kong Asian Open 2025
The Hong Kong Asian Open 2025 concluded successfully today after two days of competition at the Judo Association of Hong Kong’s venue in Kowloon, attracting 154 competitors from 18 nations across Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Pan America. The event, held on 22–23...
From an Illustrious History, China Now Has a New Heavyweight
Written by Jo Crowley on 28. Sep 2025 Photographs by Gabriela Sabau, Emanuele Di Feliciantonio, Tamara KulumbegashviliJinesinuer Ayiman is only 21 years old and has been on the World Judo Tour for less than a year but she has already made an impact in the +78 kg...
Uzbekistan Tops the Medal Table at the Aktau Asian Open 2025
The Aktau Asian Open 2025 concluded on October 12, 2025, after two days of competition at Halyk Arena, located in the 17th Microdistrict of Aktau, Kazakhstan. Organized by the Judo Union of Asia (JUA) with the support of the Kazakhstan Judo Federation, the event...
Youth Excellence on Display as Juniors Conclude Continental Championships in Jakarta
The Asian Junior Judo Championships 2025 concluded on 13–14 September at the Tennis Indoor Senayan, Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. Organized by the Judo Union of Asia (JUA) with the support of the Indonesia Judo Federation, the event welcomed 198...
Uzbekistan Leads Medal Table at Asian Cadets Judo Championships 2025 in Jakarta
The Asian Cadets Judo Championships 2025 concluded on 11–12 September at the Tennis Indoor Senayan, Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. Organized by the Judo Union of Asia (JUA) with the support of the Indonesia Judo Federation, the event brought together...
Asian Cadets & Junior Judo Championships 2025 Open in Jakarta
The Asian Cadets & Junior Judo Championships 2025 officially opened today in Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing together the next generation of Asian judo talent for four days of top-level competition. Running from 11–14 September 2025, the Championships are organized...