Social Inclusion congress debates with passion

At the Social Inclusion Congress in Lisbon judo was the role model sport among discussions regarding the topic of social inclusion. At the seminar at the ground of the Lusofona University many delegates came together from various areas.... Seguir leyendo

Belgium strikes at Grand Prix Qingdao

The Grand Prix of Qingdao was a successful practice for Dirk van Tichelt. The Belgian fighter has a reputation in the category U73kg at the major IJF events. He won his third Grand Prix and completed Abu Dhabi, Dusseldorf and Qingdao, now it’s... Seguir leyendo

Social Inclusion congress recognised by the city of Lisbon

At the Social Inclusion Congress in Lisbon, judo has promoted itself as the most active and fitting sport in the field of Social Inclusion. What is Social Inclusion? Why are people more included than others.? What are the reasons that people... Seguir leyendo

Juan Barcos re-elected in Spain

At the elections of the Spanish Judo Federation, the current president Juan Barcos was re-elected unanimously as President of the Royal Spanish Judo Federation for the next 4 years.

Juan Barcos is also head refereeing director of the IJF.

In... Seguir leyendo

Preview Grand Prix Qingdao

This weekend the IJF Grand Prix in Qingdao will take place. Qingdao has been a Grand Prix host from the first hour. The Chinese harbour city is the proud host since 2009, proceeding with the former Chinese Open.
Last year the Chinese women’s... Seguir leyendo

Meyer secures second gold medal for The Netherlands

Dutch Roy Meyer claimed the European U23 title in Prague. The Dutchman defeated Magomed Nazhmudinov in the final.
Both men put the pressure high but couldn’t make time for a score. After two and a half minute both fighters received a penalty.... Seguir leyendo

Larisa Ceric confirms legendary status in Bosnia Herzegovina

Larisa Ceric is by far the best ever woman for her nation Bosnia Herzegovina. This weekend she claimed the European title U23 in Prague. She was by far the strongest in her category +78kg and needed only 36 seconds against Carolina Weiss to beat... Seguir leyendo

Krpalek resists the pressure and claims European U23 title

Big cheers for the undisputed favourite in advance of each match of Lukas Krpalek. The Czech star judoka did what he had to do and claimed the first ever European U23 title. In his own house surrounded by many fans and a huge wall with his... Seguir leyendo

Abigel Jóo writes history at European U23 Championships

Abigel Jóo dealt with the high expectations and won her fourth U23 European title, an absolute record. Only three Hungarians had won the triple and she is the first of the three to win four times in ten years of history of this championships.... Seguir leyendo