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INTERVIEW EXPRESS
Hashimoto Soichi (JPN)

Hashimoto Soichi, born August 24 1991, is the current -73kg World Champion.

Ilham Zakiyev: An Exemplary Colossus

The man is a true colossus, of those who impose respect just by entering a room and whose sports record ...

Asami Haruna reflects on 27 years in judo
Olympic omission, world glory, coaching challenge

Two-time world champion Asami Haruna (JPN), now 30, reflects on her 27 years in the sport as she settles ...

Judo For Peace, a Door Opener to World Peace

On the occasion of the World Refugee Day (June 20, 2018), President Marius Vizer delivered an important ...

PORTRAIT
Paula Pareto: An iron-will

'La pequeña' is how everyone calls her in Argentina, 'The Small One'.

PORTRAIT
Elnur Mammadli: From Reality to Dream

Elnur Mammadli (AZE) was one of those children who started judo around the age of seven and who quickly ...

INTERVIEW EXPRESS
Tonaki Funa

As we are getting closer to the 2018 edition of the World Championships, which will be held in Baku, ...

INTERVIEW EXPRESS
Shishime Ai (JPN)

The next reigning world champion to be invited to answer the questions of the interview express was Shishime ...

INTERVIEW EXPRESS
Wolf Aaron (JPN)

Last summer, Wolf Aaron became world champion in Budapest.

Portrait
A simple hero: Nazim Huseynov

Nazim Huseynov. This name may not tell you much. Yet he is a true legend in his country, Azerbaijan, ...

TOKYO 2020 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Yasuhiro Yamashita

Yasuhiro Yamashita should not be presented anymore.

Tokyo 2020 Exclusive Interview
IJF President, Marius Vizer

On the occasion of the Hohhot Grand Prix (China) that also marks the launch of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic ...