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Barcos and Kemell Join IJF Leadership

Spain’s Juan Carlos Barcos and Kazakhstan’s Timur Kemell join the IJF Executive Committee, with Barcos also named Head Referee Director.

Barcos and Kemell Join IJF Leadership

Spain’s Juan Carlos Barcos and Kazakhstan’s Timur Kemell join the IJF Executive Committee, with Barcos also named Head Referee Director.

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Calm Under Pressure Lifts Claudia Pla Belmonte ...

Claudia Pla Belmonte stayed calm after trailing by a Waza-ari to claim -48 kg gold at the Malaga Senior European Cup 2026.

Calm Under Pressure Lifts Claudia Pla Belmonte ...

Claudia Pla Belmonte stayed calm after trailing by a Waza-ari to claim -48 kg gold at the Malaga Senior European Cup 2026.

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Omori Delivers the Decisive Point as Japan Take...

Akari Omori clinched Japan’s world mixed team Judo title against Russia, while Georgia and Uzbekistan secured bronze medals.

Omori Delivers the Decisive Point as Japan Take...

Akari Omori clinched Japan’s world mixed team Judo title against Russia, while Georgia and Uzbekistan secured bronze medals.

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Baku’s Team Event Puts Judo Unity to the Test

Baku’s final day brings mixed team Judo, where Georgia, France, Japan and other contenders chase momentum and collective success.

Baku’s Team Event Puts Judo Unity to the Test

Baku’s final day brings mixed team Judo, where Georgia, France, Japan and other contenders chase momentum and collective success.

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Tasoev Claims Heavyweight Gold as Krpalek Adds ...

Inal Tasoev won +100 kg Judo gold in Baku, while Lukas Krpalek claimed his seventh world championship medal with bronze.

Tasoev Claims Heavyweight Gold as Krpalek Adds ...

Inal Tasoev won +100 kg Judo gold in Baku, while Lukas Krpalek claimed his seventh world championship medal with bronze.

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Hyeonji Lee’s Harai-goshi Seals +78 kg World Gold

Hyeonji Lee won +78 kg senior world Judo gold in Baku, using Harai-goshi and osaekomi to defeat France’s Romane Dicko in the final.

Hyeonji Lee’s Harai-goshi Seals +78 kg World Gold

Hyeonji Lee won +78 kg senior world Judo gold in Baku, using Harai-goshi and osaekomi to defeat France’s Romane Dicko in the final.

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