Santiago 2023 swaying to a samba rhythm as Brazil enjoy golden day
Brazil enjoyed a successful first day of judo competition at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, claiming four of the available five gold medals.
Bring a friend the theme as 2023 World Judo Day celebrated
Bringing a friend to the tatami was the theme as the International Judo Federation (IJF) celebrated the 2023 edition of World Judo Day today.
Two neutral world champions strike gold at IJF Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
- By Dan Palmer
Two reigning world champions from Russia - who were competing neutrally - won gold on the final day of the International Judo Federation Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.
Beauchemin-Pinard continues Canadian success at IJF Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
- By Dan Palmer
Olympic bronze medallist Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard continued Canada's success at the International Judo Federation Abu Dhabi Grand Slam by winning the women's under-63 kilograms title.
Italy begin IJF Abu Dhabi Grand Slam with two gold medals
- By Dan Palmer
Italy won a pair of gold medals on the opening day of the International Judo Federation Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.
Uzbekistan clinch team judo gold at 2023 World Combat Games
- By Vimal Sankar
Uzbekistan won the team judo competition at the 2023 World Combat Games in Riyadh, defeating Brazil in the final.
EJU rejects claims of allowing pro-war Russian athletes at European Championships
The European Judo Union (EJU) has rejected claims that Russian athletes have been allowed to enter the European Championships in Montpellier even though they have allegedly showed support for the war in Ukraine.
Abuladze and Taimazova among Russian judoka set for European Championships
Former world champion Yago Abuladze and Olympic bronze medallist Madina Taimazova are among 17 Russian judoka that have been cleared to compete at next month's European Judo Championships in Montpellier.
Pair of appointments made to British Judo Board
- By Owen Lloyd
British Judo has hired two new Board members in the form of Delia Wright and Rebecca McCreath who will serve as independent non-executives.
Judoka Mollaei set to represent third nation at Olympics after IOC approves switch to Azerbaijan
- By Patrick Burke at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has approved judoka Saeid Mollaei's change of nationality to Azerbaijan here, which could lead to him representing a third different country in consecutive Olympic Games next year in Paris.
Russian Olympic judo champion suspended after posting support for Palestine on social media
Russian Olympic judo gold medallist Khasan Khalmurzaev has been suspended after he posted support for Palestine on his social media account.
Japan dominate World Judo Juniors Championships in Coimbra
Japan's athletes excelled at the World Judo Juniors Championships in the Portuguese city of Coimbra, winning 10 of the available 15 golds.
Ukraine pulls out of World Junior Judo Championships due to Russian inclusion
- By Dan Palmer
Ukraine has withdrawn from the World Junior Judo Championships on the eve of the event after saying seven Russians had been approved to compete as neutrals.
EJU hails European Week of Judo Values for showing sport "transcends borders"
The European Judo Union (EJU) has claimed the European Week of Judo Values (EWJV) show how the sport "transcends borders and unites people from different regions".
Uzbekistan enjoy strong showing at IBSA Judo Grand Prix in Baku
- By Dan Palmer
Uzbekistan enjoyed a good showing at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Grand Prix in Baku.