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More than 50 emerging Para judoka from 19 countries attend IBSA development event in Finland

By Mike Rowbottom

A total of 56 athletes from 19 countries took part in a new development competition held in Finland by the International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) and International Judo Federation.

IJF adopts IOC's Athletes' Rights and Responsibilities Declaration

By Patrick Burke

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has adopted the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Athletes' Rights and Responsibilities Declaration in what has been hailed as an "important milestone".

IJF's second Minecraft experience hits one million users

By Vimal Sankar

The International Judo Federation's (IJF) esports venture in collaboration with Minecraft has been a huge success since it was launched in October last year, the governing body has announced.

Tomita puts Japan into seventh heaven at IJF Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam

By Owen Lloyd

Wakaba Tomita took gold to cap off a dominant International Judo Federation (IJF) Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam for Japan.

Japan add four gold medals on second day at IJF Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar

By Vimal Sankar

Japanese athletes were unstoppable on the second day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar, winning four gold medals.

Hikari bags debut IJF Grand Slam gold in Ulaanbaatar as Japan dominate

By Vimal Sankar

The first day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar saw Japan win two gold medals, including a debut victory for Yoshioka Hikari.

Cysique wins rerun of Olympic final on first day of IJF Qazaqstan Grand Slam

By Neil Shefferd

Sarah Leonie Cysique won a replay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics final on her way to gold in the women’s under-57 kilograms category on day one of the International Judo Federation’s Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam.

Putin welcomes IJF retrospective award of shared world title to Tasoev after refereeing error

By Patrick Burke

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the International Judo Federation's (IJF) decision to retrospectively declare neutral athlete Inal Tasoev the joint-winner of the men's over-100 kilograms event at the World Championships in Doha after it admitted a refereeing error.

Veteran British judoka Leigh celebrates award of 9th Dan at 90

By Philip Barker

Veteran British judoka Mick Leigh has been awarded a ninth dan in judo, the second highest award in the sport, in recognition of an almost 70-year career.

Tajikistan take medals table lead on penultimate day of IJF Dushanbe Grand Prix

By Owen Lloyd

Somon Makhmadbekov put host nation Tajikistan into pole position of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Dushanbe Grand Prix on the penultimate day.

Strong start for Spain at IJF Grand Prix in Linz

By Vimal Sankar

Five countries won gold medals as the first International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Prix in Linz, Austria.

Exclusive: IJF President promises Iran "welcome back" in September after ban

By Geoff Berkeley

International Judo Federation (IJF) President Marius Vizer has promised that Iran will be "welcome back" in September when the country’s suspension is set to end.

Exclusive: IJF "protecting lives" by keeping Russian athletes away from war, claims Vizer

By Geoff Berkeley at the Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel

International Judo Federation (IJF) President Marius Vizer has claimed that his organisation is "protecting the life of people on both sides" by keeping athletes from Russia and Belarus away from the war in Ukraine.

World Judo Championships: Day eight of competition

insidethegames is reporting LIVE from the World Judo Championships

By Geoff Berkeley at the Ali Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Arena in Doha

Geoff Berkeley: Medals, military symbols and Putin praise as Russians make judo return in Doha

By Geoff Berkeley at the Ali Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Arena in Doha

Wearing a plain white judogi with no national symbols or emblems, Arman Adamian stepped atop of the podium to collect his gold medal here.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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