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Akira Nakajima: Getting Stronger is the Goal, For Me and For Uganda

Akira Nakajima is 21 years old and just arriving on the World Judo Tour having not had a junior career ...

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Tynbayeva (KAZ): The Best Chance to Perform Well

In Tbilisi this year, Galiya Tynbayeva (KAZ) issued a warning to her category.

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Technical Analysis, Day 2: A Fascinating Mix of Experience and Growth

Mr Jose Manuel Cortes (ESP) is now an IJF Referee Supervisor, having completed a glittering refereeing ...

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What to Follow on Day 3 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2024

Judo fans were treated to another thrilling day of competition on the second day of the Qazaqstan Barysy ...

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-81kg: Boltaboev Welcomes an Important Victory

Playing at home and being the number one seed in the competition, Abylaikhan Zhubanazar (KAZ) had all ...

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Kazakhstan Shows Unity and Passion

"Dear ladies and gentlemen, dear athletes and sports fans, it is with joy and pride that we are glad ...

Qasaqstan Barysy GS
-73 kg: Lombardo and Lavrentev a Class Above

Put plainly, the -73kg category at the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2024 was an ippon-fest filled with ...

Qasaqstan Barysy GS
-70 kg: Yes, Tais Pina is Still a Junior!

Following the Croatian excellence found at -63 kg, Lara Cvjetko kept the momentum going, still convinced ...

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-63 kg: Kristo Advances on Paris

In Astana, at the last grand slam of this Olympic qualification period, pools A, C and D followed the ...

Coach Stories
Stephane Traineau: I Will Never Be the Same Again

Twice an Olympic medallist, world champion in 1991 and 4 times European champion; this is quite a resumé. ...

Qasaqstan Barysy GS
Shirine and Sarah: Self-Control, Emotional Education and All the Right Feelings

Two of the selected home team for the Paris Olympic Games won bronze medals on day one of the Qasaqstan ...

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What to Follow on Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2024

Day 1 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2024 has reached its conclusion.