Russia claims for titles at inaugural Grand Prix in Samsun

At the second day of the Grand Prix in in Samsun (TUR) a high level of judo was showed because there again were lot of Olympic, world and continental medallists. Every category was good said the experts. Although today a surprising final could... Seguir leyendo

Europe strikes at Grand Prix Samsun

At the first day of the inaugural Samsun Grand Prix at the Turkish coastal city’s Tekkekoy Yasar Dogu Sports Hall 6 out of the 7 gold medals were won by European athletes. All winners from six different nations with Russia winning most of... Seguir leyendo

Europe claims nine titles at Grand Prix Düsseldorf

At the Grand Prix of Düsseldorf French Clarisse AGBEGNENOU took the opportunity to claim the number one position of the world’s best judoka U63kg. The French talent won the category U63kg in Germany and continued her success of the... Seguir leyendo

Ole Bischof and Claudia Malzahn awarded by IJF

At the Grand Prix of Düsseldorf two oustanding judoka were awarded on the podium in front of 5800 fans. Prior to the final block, several special awards were presented by the IJF President, Mr. Marius VIZER, the President of the German... Seguir leyendo

Top athletes at the start of the Grand Prix in Düsseldorf

A first view at the participants list of the Grand Prix of Düsseldorf in the Mitsubishi Electric HALLE learns that also the fourth edition of the Grand prix in Düsseldorf includes the top of the world class judoka. For two days at... Seguir leyendo

Tyumen signs contract for 2013 World Judo Masters

On the occasion of the Paris Grand Slam, the IJF signed the contract for the organization of the World Judo Masters, Tyumen 2013, which will be held in Russia on May 25th and 26th. The ceremony took place in the presence of the IJF President,... Seguir leyendo

Riner sets unique streak of 6 consecutive titles in Paris

Teddy RINER, aged 23, is already a legend of French judo and international judo, with his Olympic title and six world titles. At each of his appearances on the tatami in Bercy, the public exploded with joy. Missing a little bit of precision at... Seguir leyendo

Three gold medals for France at Grand Slam Paris

What a day for France claiming three gold medals at the first day of the Grand Slam in Paris. In a full Bercy David Larose was outstanding prolonging last year’s title.

After 40 seconds, LAROSE demonstrated his agility and escaped... Seguir leyendo

Six European judoka leading World Ranking

The 7 victories at the Olympic Games are paying out! The latest World Ranking Europe is leading six out of fourteen categories and is the world leading continent. For the first time since 19 December 2011 Europe is again leading with 6... Seguir leyendo