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Home Heroes and Japanese Stars Shine in Qingdao

The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden World Tour victory.

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Judo Returns to Upper Austria as Grand Prix Action Begins in Linz

The World Judo Tour returned to Linz for Day 1 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix. Mitsuki Kondo, Romain Valadier Picard, Iroha Oi, Ruslan Pashayev and Ayami Takano claimed gold medals as fans at the TipsArena enjoyed thrilling finals and spectacular techniques.

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Home Gold Shines on Day 1 in Tashkent

Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation.

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Electric Start: Day 1 Highlights from the Paris Grand Slam 2026

Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Home hero Shirine Boukli thrilled the crowd, while gold medals also went to Aghayev, Krasniqi, Takeoka, Cysique, Makhmadbekov and Silva in a spectacular opening day at Accor Arena.

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Japan dominate Day 2 with spectacular performances in Tokyo

Day 2 in Tokyo showcased Japan’s strength as Kondo, Tanaka, Abe, Ikeda, Tanaka Ryuga and Oino all claimed gold, with Korea securing a strong +78kg result through Hyeonji Lee. An intense final day delivered a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

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Japanese stars shine on Day 1 of the Tokyo Grand Slam

Day 1 in Tokyo delivered top-level judo as Koga, Murao, Abe, Sulamanidze, Omori, Endovitskii and Kaju all claimed gold. With several all-Japan finals and world champions in action, the event opened in spectacular fashion. A powerful start to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

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Judo: Spectacular Finish on Day 3 as Heavyweights Shine in Abu Dhabi

Day 3 delivered a powerful finale in Abu Dhabi. Lasha Bekauri dominated at -90kg, Anna-Monta Olek defeated Bellandi in a world-final rematch, and Arman Adamian returned to gold after two years. Mukonoki and Batkhuyag added impressive wins to close the 2025 Grand Slam.

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Judo: Spectacular Middleweight Action in Zagreb

Day two of the Zagreb Grand Prix delivered thrilling middleweight battles. Gili Sharir, Giovanni Esposito, Shiho Tanaka, and Arnaud Aregba all struck gold, while Croatia’s Iva Oberan delighted the home crowd with a brilliant bronze finish.

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Europe Shines on Day 1 of Zagreb Grand Prix

The 2025 Zagreb Grand Prix opened with European dominance. Eva Perez Soler, Enzo Jean, Distria Krasniqi, David Garcia Torne and Marica Perisic captured golds as the Arena Zagreb crowd celebrated a thrilling start to the IJF World Tour.

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Mexican Passion Lights Up Day 2 in Guadalajara

Day 2 of the Guadalajara Grand Prix saw judo brilliance from world champion Haruka Kaju, Olympic champion Hidayat Heydarov, and Croatia’s Lara Cvjetko, with Vusal Galandarzade closing the day in style. The Mexican crowd’s energy made it an unforgettable day.

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The Guadalajara Grand Prix 2025: Judo Returns to Mexico with a Thrilling Start

The Guadalajara Grand Prix 2025 kicked off with electrifying action as judo stars from across the globe battled for gold. Highlights included victories for Laborde, Aghayev, Pereira, Pashayev, and Buchard, marking a stunning opening day for the World Judo Tour in Mexico.

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Titans Shine in Lima — Grand Prix Ends with a Powerful Finale

The final day in Lima saw the heavyweights close an unforgettable Grand Prix in style. Rafael Macedo, Metka Lobnik, Giovani Ferreira, Raz Hershko, and Lukas Krpalek all claimed gold, showcasing world-class judo and emotion. A fitting finale to Peru’s historic debut.

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Heavyweights Shine as Qingdao Grand Prix Concludes in Spectacular Style

The final day of the 2025 Qingdao Grand Prix saw Astemir Abazov, Audrey Tcheumeo, Niiaz Bilalov, Hyeonji Lee, and Gonchigsuren Batkhuyag claim gold in thrilling matches, thrilling fans and closing the event with unforgettable judo action at Conson Stadium.

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Qingdao Grand Prix Day 2: Golden Moments in China

Day 2 in Qingdao saw thrilling victories: Deketer won her first Grand Prix gold, Tanaka claimed -73kg glory, Cvjetko confirmed her dominance at -70kg, and Hojo shone at -81kg. China celebrated bronze with Feng Yingying, lighting up Conson Stadium.

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Judo Grand Slam: Mongolia Shines on Day 2 in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia lit up Day 2 with two Grand Slam golds at home. Bold and Odgerel thrilled the crowd, while Japan’s Terada and Oino showed strength. A celebration of culture and judo in the heart of Ulaanbaatar!

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IJF World Judo Tour: Rising Stars Shine in Mongolia

Day 1 of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam delivered spectacular action. Japan’s Kondo, Shirakane, and Fujihiro struck gold, while Galitskaia and Nutfulloev made big breakthroughs. A thrilling start to Mongolia’s judo showcase!

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Georgia make history with first Mixed Team World title on emotional final day in Budapest

Georgia defeats Korea in a thrilling final to win its first ever Mixed Team gold. Tushishvili, Liparteliani, and Bekauri led a passionate team to victory. An unforgettable finale to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.

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Judo: Kim strikes gold for Korea, Tasoev defends heavyweight crown on Day 7 in Budapest

Hayun Kim claims Korea’s first gold in +78kg with a golden score win. In +100kg, Tasoev defeats Tushishvili to secure his second World title. Budapest ends the individual competition with heavy drama and heavier champions.

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Two unforgettable World Championship titles on a historic Day 1 in Budapest 2025

Assunta Scutto completes her World medal set with long-awaited gold, while Ryuju Nagayama finally captures the -60kg crown on his sixth attempt. An electrifying start to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.

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Judo Grand Slam: Gold Rush for Four Nations on Day 2 in Astana

Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam saw Switzerland, France, Italy, and Korea claim gold. Stellar performances, local support, and top-tier judo lit up Astana as the middleweights delivered a thrilling showcase.

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Home Heroes Shine Bright on Day 1 of Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam

A spectacular opening day in Astana saw thrilling judo and multiple medals for Team Kazakhstan. Golds went to Hui, Saaev, Ballhaus, Abdulayev, and Mokdar, with local fans creating an electric atmosphere.

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Golden Glory in Dushanbe: Tajikistan Shines on Day 2

Day 2 of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw Tajikistan claim two golds and one bronze. Local stars Asadulloev and Makhmadbekov thrilled home fans with stunning wins, while Cvjetko and Bold also earned impressive victories. A memorable showcase of judo excellence.

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Judo Shines in Dushanbe: History, Heroes and Home Glory

The Dushanbe Grand Slam kicked off with thrilling judo action, packed stands, and historic moments. Madina Qurbonzoda, just 17, claimed bronze for Tajikistan, as stars like Buchard and Aghayev took gold. The local passion proves judo truly reigns supreme in Tajikistan.

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Serbian Judo Star Banned For Religious Gesture At Paris Olympics‌ ‌

Majdov faces 5-month suspension for making sign of the cross, violating International Judo Federation's code of conduct.‌ ‌

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Algerian judoka disqualified ahead of Olympic fight against Israeli opponent

The Israeli Olympic Committee said its judo team member Tohar Butbul was declared the winner of the men's 73-kilogram division bout at the Paris Games after his opponent, Algerian judoka Messaoud Dris, "removed himself from the competition". Olympic organisers said Dris failed the weigh-in for the event, which was scheduled…

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