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Tbilisi GS 2023
The Youngest Member of the Team

At every World Judo Tour event there are dozens of volunteers, on top of the core staff, referees, local ...

Judo in Schools
From Dream to Reality

At the beginning of March 2023, we announced the upcoming implementation of the Judo in Schools programme ...

Tbilisi GS 2023
Is There a Secret?

Is there a secret to the success of Georgian judo? This is the question that can be asked sincerely when ...

Interview
Eteri Liparteliani: A Pioneer

Her story began in Svaneti, a mountainous region of Georgia around 400km from its capital Tbilisi.

Editorial
A Sport of Opposition

We push so we can pull. We aim to trip people, to bring them down with efficiency, strength and skill ...

Judo in Schools
Nicaragua Sets the Example

A few weeks ago, in February, we presented the Judo in Schools programme launched in Nicaragua within ...

Interview
Hands on, with Blandine Pont

Having won two grand slams back to back, Blandine Pont has made big waves both in French judo and the ...

Judo for Peace
Judo Keeps Showing Solidarity

As war continues to rage in Ukraine, claiming the lives of thousands and throwing millions more on the ...

Jigoro Kano: Who Was He Really?
A Born Teacher (7)

As judoka, we see Jigoro Kano above all as the founder of our sport and that's normal, as he dedicated ...

Jigoro Kano: Who Was He Really?
The Influences (6)

In order to understand a little more about what prompted Jigoro Kano to found the Kodokan and create ...

Judo for Peace South Africa
A Busy Month

2023 started on a very high note, with the judoka coming back to the dojo with enthusiasm, showing interest ...

Jigoro Kano, Who Was He Really?
The Synthesis (5)

We now know where Jigoro Kano was from, what his roots were and in what social environment he grew up. ...