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Aug 1

Shocking Upsets Rock Women's Judo Tournament: World Champs Eliminated Early in 2024 Olympics

The French crowd was left in disbelief as Portugal's Patricia Sampaio delivered a stunning blow by defeating French favorite...

Croatian Judo Sensation Barbara Matic Stuns World with Historic Olympic Gold!

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Aug 1

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Croatian Judo Sensation Barbara Matic Stuns World with Historic Olympic Gold!

Split is ablaze with excitement as their hometown hero, Barbara Matic, clinches gold, marking the first-ever gold for Croatian judo..

Takanori Nagase on Olympic Triumph: Four Medals and Unstoppable Dominance!

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Jul 31

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Takanori Nagase on Olympic Triumph: Four Medals and Unstoppable Dominance!

In a stunning display of judo mastery, Takanori Nagase of Japan successfully defended his Olympic title from 2021, solidifying his legacy...

Olympic Shocker: Andreja Leski Dominates and Continues Slovenia’s Judo Legacy!

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Jul 31

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Olympic Shocker: Andreja Leski Dominates and Continues Slovenia’s Judo Legacy!

Andreja Leski of Slovenia has made history by becoming the Olympic champion, further cementing the legacy of Slovenian women in judo...

2024 Olympics Judo Results: Day 1 to Day 3 Highlights and Medal Standings

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Jul 30

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2024 Olympics Judo Results: Day 1 to Day 3 Highlights and Medal Standings

Judo has delivered thrilling results at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, with hundreds of judokas competing across 15 events from July 27...

Shiro Saigo's Approach to Defeating Much Larger Opponents

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Jul 29

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Shiro Saigo's Approach to Defeating Much Larger Opponents

SAIGO lived and thrived in the tumultuous era of Japan’s early modernization. Jigoro Kano’s Kodokan was emerging as an influential force...

Teddy Riner Lights the Olympic Flame in Paris

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Jul 26

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Teddy Riner Lights the Olympic Flame in Paris

Teddy Riner had the prestigious privilege of illuminating the Olympic flame in Paris, he shared with fellow Marie Jose Perec...

Paris Olympics 2024: Judo Facts and Highlights

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Jul 26

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Paris Olympics 2024: Judo Facts and Highlights

Here are some Judo Facts and Highlights of Paris Olympics 2024..

Thrilling Final Day of Individual Judo at Paris Olympics Promises Historic Showdowns

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Jul 22

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Thrilling Final Day of Individual Judo at Paris Olympics Promises Historic Showdowns

The last day of individual judo at the Paris Olympics is set to be a thrilling spectacle, drawing in not just judo enthusiasts...

Thrilling Judo Showdowns Await on Day Six of the Paris Olympics

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Jul 21

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Thrilling Judo Showdowns Await on Day Six of the Paris Olympics

Day six of the Paris Olympics will showcase the highly competitive judo categories for women under 78kg and men under 100kg...

Judo Back in the Day - A Revealing Look at the Early Days of the Grappling Art in America

Hayward Nishioka

Jul 21

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Judo Back in the Day - A Revealing Look at the Early Days of the Grappling Art in America

After hearing me make a few statements like that, a young student asked, "What about Judo?" This is the way I happened to experience it....

Bekauri Poised for Olympic Judo Title Defense on Day 5 of 2024 Paris Olympics

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Jul 20

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Bekauri Poised for Olympic Judo Title Defense on Day 5 of 2024 Paris Olympics

Day five of the Paris Olympics is set to be a thrilling day in the judo tournament, especially in the women’s U70kg and men’s under-90kg...

Day 4 of Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Anticipated Showdowns in Judo's Middleweight Categories

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Jul 19

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Day 4 of Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Anticipated Showdowns in Judo's Middleweight Categories

The fourth day of the Judo tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be electrifying, showcasing the highly competitive middleweight..

2024 Olympic Judo Day 3: Thrilling Battles Await with Top Contenders in Action

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Jul 18

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2024 Olympic Judo Day 3: Thrilling Battles Await with Top Contenders in Action

2024 Olympic Games Day 3 falls on Monday, July 29th, promises another round of thrilling judo action with world champions...

Paris Olympics Judo Day Two: Top Contenders and Medal Predictions for U52kg and U66kg Categories

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Jul 17

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Paris Olympics Judo Day Two: Top Contenders and Medal Predictions for U52kg and U66kg Categories

Day Two of judo at the Paris Olympic Games will take place on Sunday, July 28th, featuring competitors in the U52kg and U66kg weight classes

Paris Olympics 2024 - Judo Day Highlights: Who Will Follow Up Distria Krasniqi and Naohisa Takato at Day 1, Key Contenders in Lightweight Divisions

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Jul 17

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Paris Olympics 2024 - Judo Day Highlights: Who Will Follow Up Distria Krasniqi and Naohisa Takato at Day 1, Key Contenders in Lightweight Divisions

The inaugural judo events at the Paris Olympic 2024 Games are scheduled for Saturday, July 27th, with the spotlight on the lightweight..

Olympic Judo Competitors Gather in Paris for the 2024 Games, Amid Rising Excitement and Historic Torch Relay

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Jul 17

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Olympic Judo Competitors Gather in Paris for the 2024 Games, Amid Rising Excitement and Historic Torch Relay

Several judo athletes have already arrived in France for the Olympic Games, including the refugee team that landed on Monday...

From Tradition to Trend: How Martial Arts Revolutionized Finnish Sports and Culture

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Jul 14

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From Tradition to Trend: How Martial Arts Revolutionized Finnish Sports and Culture

The article highlights Finland's impressive record in judo, organized since 1958, boasting 120 clubs with over 4,500 practitioners...

Olympic Judo Champion Gella Vandecaveye Fights Childhood Blindness in Rwanda with Crowdfunding

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Jul 11

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Olympic Judo Champion Gella Vandecaveye Fights Childhood Blindness in Rwanda with Crowdfunding

Olympic judo gold medalist Gella Vandecaveye is leveraging her platform to combat a preventable crisis: childhood blindness in Rwanda...

Russian Judo Federation Boycotts Paris Olympics Over IOC Athlete Selection Controversy

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Jun 29

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Russian Judo Federation Boycotts Paris Olympics Over IOC Athlete Selection Controversy

The Russian Judo Federation has decided to boycott the upcoming Paris Olympic Games...

Tulika Maan: Aiming to Reshape Indian Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Jun 27

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Tulika Maan: Aiming to Reshape Indian Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics

At 25, this heavyweight judoka from New Delhi has become a beacon of hope for Indian judo, ready to propel it to unprecedented heights...

Defying Age: Will Tai Tin, 39, to Become Oldest Judoka at Paris 2024 Olympics

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Jun 26

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Defying Age: Will Tai Tin, 39, to Become Oldest Judoka at Paris 2024 Olympics

As the judo world anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympics, Will Tai Tin, a 39-year-old judoka from Samoa, is poised to make history as the...

A History of Olympic Judo: Milestones, Champions, and Global Impact

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Jun 26

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A History of Olympic Judo: Milestones, Champions, and Global Impact

Judo, a martial art originating in Japan, made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Tokyo Games and has since become a captivating spectacle...

Dominating the Tatami: The Remarkable Journey of Judo Champion Teddy Riner

George Chung

Jun 25

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Dominating the Tatami: The Remarkable Journey of Judo Champion Teddy Riner

Even from a young age, Riner showed a remarkable aptitude for judo, as well as a passion for football...

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