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A judoka in a white judogi is lifted and tilted over an opponent in a blue judogi on a yellow tatami.

Kerem Primo Turns a Long Recovery into Budapest...

Israel’s Kerem Primo claimed -63kg bronze in Budapest, completing an emotional return from the ACL injury she suffered in 2023.

Kerem Primo Turns a Long Recovery into Budapest...

Israel’s Kerem Primo claimed -63kg bronze in Budapest, completing an emotional return from the ACL injury she suffered in 2023.

Blue event graphic with a stylised judo emblem, Sarajevo skyline silhouettes and text for the Sarajevo World Judo Championships Veterans and Kata 2026.

Lifetime Honours Mark the Men’s Veterans Finale...

Sarajevo’s men’s veterans divisions concluded with European medal success and Lifetime Awards for Lena Sterea and Miklos Flori.

Lifetime Honours Mark the Men’s Veterans Finale...

Sarajevo’s men’s veterans divisions concluded with European medal success and Lifetime Awards for Lena Sterea and Miklos Flori.

A judoka in a white gi holds up a medal beside a man wearing a light grey jacket and an accreditation badge.

Five Wins Put Lazar Zdrale on European U23 Path

Serbia’s Lazar Zdrale won five -100 kg contests in Skopje, earning a medal and a place at the European U23 Championships.

Five Wins Put Lazar Zdrale on European U23 Path

Serbia’s Lazar Zdrale won five -100 kg contests in Skopje, earning a medal and a place at the European U23 Championships.

A judoka in blue throws an opponent in white as teammates celebrate beside the tatami, with an Argentina flag visible in the crowd.

Rosario’s Crowd Powers a Memorable South Americ...

Brazil dominated the medals in Rosario, while Chile and Argentina created defining moments at the South American Games judo competition.

Rosario’s Crowd Powers a Memorable South Americ...

Brazil dominated the medals in Rosario, while Chile and Argentina created defining moments at the South American Games judo competition.

Three judoka in white gis pose in front of a large historic building, with one athlete jumping and another raising both arms.

Sarajevo Set for a New Inclusive Judo Moment in...

Sarajevo will stage the Special Olympics Judo Open in September 2026, a first all-level event within an IJF world championship programme.

Sarajevo Set for a New Inclusive Judo Moment in...

Sarajevo will stage the Special Olympics Judo Open in September 2026, a first all-level event within an IJF world championship programme.

Two judoka in white and blue judogi grapple on a yellow tatami during a match.

Lausanne Sets the Stage for Sarajevo’s Adapted ...

Lausanne brought Adapted Judo into a grand slam setting, while Sarajevo prepares to unite Special Olympics judoka in 2026.

Lausanne Sets the Stage for Sarajevo’s Adapted ...

Lausanne brought Adapted Judo into a grand slam setting, while Sarajevo prepares to unite Special Olympics judoka in 2026.

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