Judo federations, clubs and communities have held special programmes around the world to mark the fifth edition of World Judo Day, with the theme of this year’s event focusing on “Unity”.

Russia claimed a men's double as individual finals came to a close today at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Junior World Championships in Abu Dhabi's IPIC Arena, with Niyaz Ilyasov and Tamerlan Bashaev each outclassing their respective rivals.

Georgia's Beka Gviniashvili bowed out of the junior ranks with world title glory after claiming the men's under 90kg honours at the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Junior Championships in Abu Dhabi today.

Kosovo’s Distria Krasniqi utilised her experience at senior level to full effect as the 19-year-old dominated the under 52 kilogram event at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Junior World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Japanese judokas claimed two gold medals on the opening day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Junior World Championships as four titles were decided in the United Arab Emirates’ capital city Abu Dhabi.

Mongolia’s Tsendochir Tsogtbaatar is expected to be one of the leading contenders for gold on the opening day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Junior World Championships tomorrow as he seeks to improve on his silver medal in 2014.

France were the dominant force on the final day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Paris Grand Slam, claiming three of the seven gold medals available at the Accor Hotels Arena to bring the tournament to a close.

Unity has been chosen as the theme for the fifth edition of the International Judo Federation’s (IJF) World Judo Day, which is set to take place on October 28 and is dedicated to coaches, fans, judoka and everyone with a passion for the sport.

There is much more to judo than just the Olympic Games and World Championships, French judoka Loïc Pietri believes ahead of this weekend's  International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam event in Paris.

Israel have been granted visas to compete at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam event in Abu Dhabi, due to be held at the end of October, the governing body have stated.

Families from across Glasgow are being given the chance to attend the European Judo Open, which is due to take place in the Scottish city this weekend, as part of a legacy initiative aimed at bringing the sport to new audiences.

Israel’s team have been denied visas to attend the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam event in Abu Dhabi, which is due to take place between October 30 and November 1.

Japan claimed double gold in the two heaviest male categories on the final day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Tour event in Tashkent as judoka from Britain, Germany and South Korea also enjoyed victories.

Brazil secured the first two gold medals of the 2015 International Military Sports Council (CISM) World Games after triumphing in the men’s and women’s judo team events in Mungyeong, South Korea.

Action on the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Tour will resume tomorrow in Tashkent, with fighters from across Asia expected to dominate proceedings.