National Olympic Committee of Tajikistan hold judo coaching course
The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Tajikistan has held a technical course for judo coaches.
British Judo training base to be upgraded following deal with university
The British Judo Association's (BJA) Centre of Excellence is to be improved following the extension of a partnership with the University of Wolverhampton.
Double world judo champion Bilodid aims for realisation of childhood dream at Tokyo 2020
Ukraine's judoka Daria Bilodid has said winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics would be the realisation of her childhood dream, having recovered from the disappointment of the postponement of the Games.
Canadian judokas return to training while living in "bubble"
Canadian judokas have returned to training amid the coronavirus pandemic but are avoiding contact with the rest of the public.
IJF reveals "Stronger Together" theme for World Judo Day 2020
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has revealed that "Stronger Together" – in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and racism felt across the globe – will be the theme of World Judo Day in 2020.
International Judo Federation slams Paris racism after legend Riner targeted
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has described the racist graffiti aimed at black French athletes in Paris as "disturbing".
Algerian judoka Souakri appointed to nation's Ministry of Youth and Sports
Algeria's four-time judo Olympian Salima Souakri has been named as the new secretary of state to the Minister of Youth and Sports in the nation's Government.
Portuguese world judo champion Fonseca tests positive for coronavirus
Portugal's judo world champion Jorge Fonseca has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to abandon plans to train with the national team in Coimbra.
Olympic medallist Aschwanden appointed President of Swiss Judo Federation
Olympic bronze medallist Sergei Aschwanden has been elected as the new President of the Swiss Judo Federation.
Pan American Judo Confederation establish Gender Equality and Equity Commission
Panama’s Sydney 2000 Olympian Estela Riley has been appointed to lead the Pan American Judo Confederation's (PJC) newly-established Gender Equality and Equity Commission.
European Judo Union online festival into second week
The European Judo Union (EJU) is holding the second week of its online judo festival, which was established due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Judoka Aldass aiming to compete at Tokyo 2020 as part of refugee team
Syria’s Sanda Aldass has expressed her aim of competing as part of the Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020 having fled civil war.
IJF hoping to restart World Judo Tour season in September
The International Judo Federation (IJF) is hoping to restart the World Judo Tour season in September following an enforced break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Spanish Judo Federation launch programme to keep youngsters active
The Spanish Judo Federation has launched an active programme for youngsters coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, after recent reports suggested an increase in weight of children who are in confinement.
Uruguay granted affiliation to South American Judo Confederation
The Judokan Uruguay Association (AJU) has been approved as an affiliated member of the South American Judo Confederation.
