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East Asian Judo Stars Shine as Macau Cadet & Junior Asian Cups 2026 Wrap Up in Macau

The Macau Cadet and Junior Asian Cups 2026 concluded in spectacular fashion today, 26th July 2026, delivering an exhilarating festival of youth judo that highlighted the immense growth and exceptional depth of talent across East Asia and the wider continent. Bringing...

East Asian Judoka Deliver Strong Performances at Asian Judo Championships 2026

The Asian Judo Championships 2026 concluded in Ordos on 19 April, with athletes from East Asia delivering a series of notable performances across both individual and team events. In the individual competitions, judoka from East Asian nations achieved strong results...

Inside the Mind of Hifumi Abe

Few names in modern judo command as much respect as Hifumi Abe’s. A double Olympic champion, in Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024, and a four-time world champion, the Japanese star has built a reputation for explosive technique, relentless attacking spirit and an unwavering...

Coaching at the Tokyo Grand Slam

Written by Jo Crowley Photographs by Gabriela Sabau Do you ever wonder what coaches are saying to their athletes just before they arrive on the tatami of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium? The Tokyo Grand Slam is a big deal, a lot of media attention, a lot of...

From an Illustrious History, China Now Has a New Heavyweight

Jinesinuer Ayiman is only 21 years old and has been on the World Judo Tour for less than a year but she has already made an impact in the +78 kg category. The Qingdao Grand Prix is her 8th international tournament of 2025 and with 50% concluding with a medal, her...

Hangzhou Asian Open 2025 in Full Swing

The Hangzhou Asian Open 2025 is underway at the Linpu Gymnasium in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, running from 4–8 September 2025. Organized by the Judo Union of Asia (JUA) with the support of the Chinese Judo Association, the event has brought together 87 athletes from 13...

Taipei Cadets & Juniors Asian Cup 2025 Commences with Grand Opening

The Taipei Cadets & Juniors Asian Cup 2025 got off to an exhilarating start today at the Taipei Gymnasium, setting the stage for two days of intense judo competitions amongst talented young athletes. Organized by the Judo Union of Asia (JUA), this highly...

Xinran Hui is Ready to Work!

Twenty-one year old Xinran Hui is a new star in world judo, just emerging on the senior scene.

Taipei Asian Open 2025 Concludes with Success, Taipei Cadets & Juniors Asian Cup 2025 Up Next

The Taipei Asian Open 2025 came to an exciting conclusion, marking the end of thrilling judo competitions that captivated audiences and showcased the talents of athletes from across the region. With a total of 195 competitors representing 19 nations, the event was a...

Taipei Asian Open 2025 Showcases Thrilling Action

The Taipei Asian Open 2025, a prestigious event under the auspices of the Judo Union of Asia and the International Judo Federation, is currently underway in Taipei. This exciting tournament brings together judo talents from across Asia and also other regions to...

Japanese Judo Team Excels in Paris Grand Slam with Focus on Communication and New Rules

The Judo Union of Asia is proud to highlight the strong presence of the Japanese team at the recent tournament in Paris, showcasing both seasoned champions and emerging talents. Led by the experienced 2004 Olympic champion Keiji Suzuki, the team’s performance reflects...

East Asian Judo Federation Celebrates Macau Cadets & Junior Asian Cup 2025

The East Asian Judo Federation extends its warmest congratulations to the organizers and participants of the Macau Cadets & Junior Asian Cup 2025, currently underway on July 26th and 27th. This esteemed event showcases the finest young judo talents from the...

Hong Kong Cadets & Junior Asian Cup 2025: Exciting Judo Action Unfolds in Hong Kong

The East Asian Judo Federation is delighted to share news of the ongoing Hong Kong Cadets & Junior Asian Cup 2025, taking place from July 19 to 20 in Hong Kong. This prestigious event brings together young judo athletes from the region to compete in the cadet and...

JUA Head Referee Director Shares Expertise on New International Judo Referee Rules in Taipei and Hong Kong Seminars

In the aftermath of the Tokyo Olympics, the International Judo Federation has implemented revisions to the international judo referee rules. To ensure a comprehensive understanding and successful implementation of these updates, the Judo Union of Asia (JUA) organized...

New Rules: What to Remember

Written by Nicolas Messner on 17. Dec 2024 The important IJF Technical Meeting which has just taken place in Istanbul, Turkiye, in the presence of nearly 330 delegates from 79 countries, provided an opportunity to take stock of the rule changes which will take place...

Beijing Olympics Judo Gold Medalist Yang Xiuli Conducts Training for Athletes from Hong Kong and Macau

Beijing Olympics Judo gold medalist, Yang Xiuli, was invited by the Global Sports Council to visit Hong Kong on December 20, 2024. Over the course of two days, on December 20 and 21, she conducted judo competition skills training for young athletes from Hong Kong and...

IJF Technical Seminar Highlights New Refereeing Rules

The recent IJF Technical Seminar held in Istanbul, Türkiye, gathered 326 participants from 79 countries to delve into the latest advancements in judo officiating. Key figures from JUA, including Head Sports Director Mr. Che Kuong Hon, Head Referee Director Mr. Osako...

Judo Presents the New Rules

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and more recently with the Tokyo Grand Slam, the last event of the season, a cycle has ended and a new one has opened which will lead to the Los Angeles 2028 Games. As at the end of each development period, the International Judo...

Chinese Taipei and Korea Shine at 2024 East Asian Judo Championships in Hong Kong

The East Asian Judo Federation is is thrilled to highlight the outstanding performances of athletes from Chinese Taipei and Korea at the 2024 Hong Kong Asian Open Judo Championships, held on 9-10 Nov in Hong Kong SAR, China. As a prestigious event that showcases the...

Kazakhstan to Host 2027 World Judo Championships

In a significant moment for the world of judo, Kazakhstan has been selected to host the 2027 World Judo Championships for Seniors Individuals and Teams. The announcement came after a meeting between Mr. Yerbol Myrzabossynov, the Minister of Tourism and Sport of...

Champions and Debutants Arrive in Abu Dhabi

Written by Jo Crowley on 10. Oct 2024 Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio, Tamara Kulumbegashvili, Gabriel Juan The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam is second post-Paris World Judo Tour event of this new season but it’s the first grand slam. The list of registered athletes...

What is Judo? Sharing from Athletes joining the East Asian Judo Championship 2024

The Junior World Mixed Team Crown Stays in Japan

Written by Jo Crowley on 06. Oct 2024 Photographs by Tamara Kulumbegashvili FINAL RESULTS 1. Japan 2. France 3. Republic of Korea 3. Uzbekistan 5. Azerbaijan 5. Mongolia 7. Türkiye 7. Turkmenistan The first medal match of the final block of day 5 in Dushanbe saw Korea...

WJD 2024 (3): Emotional Wellbeing

Written by Nicolas Messner on 04. Oct 2024Every year, the International Judo Federation and the whole judo community celebrate World Judo Day on 28th October. This day represents a lot for all the judo fans around the world as it is the birthday of the founder of...

Thrilling Battles and Triumphs at 2024 East Asian Judo Championships in Wenzhou

The 2024 East Asian Judo Championships, held in Wenzhou from 26th to 28th September, proved to be a riveting display of skill and sportsmanship. Athletes from 7 nations converged to battle it out in a fierce competition that captivated audiences and showcased the best...

Statement from the International Judo Federation (IJF) – Following the media and public reaction concerning the athlete Nemanja Majdov (SRB)

Following the media and public reaction concerning the athlete Nemanja Majdov (SRB), the International Judo Federation (IJF) hereby publishes the following clarification concerning the numerous false claims and erroneous information that are currently circulating in...

World Judo Day 2024 – WELLBEING

Written by Nicolas Messner on 25. Aug 2024Every year, the International Judo Federation and the judo community celebrate World Judo Day on 28th October. This day represents a lot for all the judo fans around the world as it is the birthday of the founder of judo,...

Intense Competition at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2024

The Judo Union of Asia is thrilled to report on the thrilling competition that took place at the Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2024. Held at BP International on August 18, the event brought together 92 talented judo competitors from 11 nations, showcasing the growing...

Exciting Judo Action at Macau Junior & Cadets Asian Cups 2024

The Macau Junior & Cadets Asian Cups 2024, organized by the JUA and hosted by the Macau Judo Association took place at the Tap Seac Sports Pavilion in Macau SAR, China, from August 10 to August 11, 2024. Athletes from 15 countries and regions, including the...

First Gold Medals Go to Japan and Kazakhstan

Written by Nicolas Messner on 27. Jul 2024 Photographs by Gabriela Sabau, Emanuele Di Feliciantonio, Tamara Kulumbegashvili Share What will be remembered from this first day is the title of Yeldos Smetov (KAZ) in -60kg, who, nine years after his world title, this time...

East Asian Athletes Shine Bright at Taipei Asian Open 2024 Judo Championship

Photographs: JUA and Chinese Taipei Judo Federation In a display of skill and determination, East Asian athletes showcased their talent at the Taipei Asian Open 2024 Judo Championship. The event, held in Taipei City on July 18-19, saw competitors from 15 nations, with...

Anticipation Builds as Judo Qualifiers Announced for 2024 Paris Olympics

The road to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games has been a long and arduous one for the world's top judoka. For the past two years, athletes have been locked in an intense qualification battle, vying for the coveted spots to represent their nations on the biggest stage of...

Three Initiatives to Raise Awareness of Competition Manipulation

With a few weeks to go before the Olympic Games in Paris, the IOC is launching activites to raise awareness of potential competition manipulation. PMC E-Learning The Athlete365 online learning course on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions is now...

Double Olympic Champion Shohei Ono Leads Masterclass in Kazakhstan

On the eve of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2024, a grand sports event was held in Karagandy, a first time of its kind in Kazakhstan's history, thanks to the personal initiative of Mr Almaz Alsenov, president of Jenys Professional Judo Club. A free masterclass was...

East Asian Judokas Shine at the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2024

Photographs by Emanuele Di Feliciantonio, Tamara Kulumbegashvili. The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2024, the second ever IJF World Judo Tour event to be hosted in Tajikistan, concluded with a remarkable performance by the judokas from the East Asian region. The 3,500 capacity...

East Asian Judoka Dominate at 2024 Asian Judo Championships in Hong Kong

Photographs: The Judo Association of Hong Kong, China The 2024 Asian Judo Championships, hosted in the bustling city of Hong Kong from April 20-23, was a resounding triumph for the judoka of the East Asian region. Competing against the continent's finest athletes, the...

Tomita Wakaharu Claims Fourth Consecutive Victory in Women’s +78kg Judo Category

Photograph by 平嶋理子 The 2024 All Japan Weight-Class Judo Championship, held on April 6th-7th at the prestigious Fukuoka International Center, witnessed an exhilarating display of skill and determination from top judo athletes across various weight categories. Among the...

IBSA Judo Grand Prix Antalya 2024 – Results Day 1

Photographs by Tamara Kulumbegashvili Full results of the IBSA Judo Grand Prix Antalya 2024 - Day 1 J1 -60 kg 1. PARMAR, Kapil (IND) 2. DE OLIVEIRA, Elielton (BRA) 3. ZHU, Shiwen (CHN) 3. JUNAEDI (INA) 5. BOUAMER, Abdelkader (ALG) 5. NASHWAN, Shugaa Sami Ali (YEM) 7....

-81kg: Nagase, a Real Champion

He may not be the number one seed in Antalya but the current Olympic champion in the category demands some attention. Takanori Nagase, who was also world champion in 2015, often makes a competition day look uncertain, truly coming into his own when under serious pressure. If he’s scored against, he’s a nightmare!

A Bright Future for Judo

In his capacity as IJF Education and Coaching Director, a member of the Executive Committee, and above all as a great judo enthusiast, Mohammed Meridja has been following the World Judo Tour assiduously for years. A former high-level athlete himself, he has in-depth knowledge of the development of judo.

-48 kg: Japan’s Youngsters Brush Aside the Competition

The field of athletes in the -48kg category at the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2024 were given a stark reminder of the strength-in-depth of the Japanese women’s team on day 1 of the competition.

-66kg: Unseeded Hadano Wins with Style

In our preview for the -66kg category at the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2024, we noted the potential for an exciting all Israeli final between IJF World Tour veterans Baruch Shmailov and Tal Flicker. Unfortunately for Flicker, his day was ended prematurely by Italy’s Cargnelutti in round 2.

Technical Analysis, Day 3: Rivalries and Passion Push Excellence

Hedvig Karakas (HUN) is a recent retiree of the World Judo Tour having competed at 3 Olympic Games and collecting a world medal and 27 World Judo Tour medals. Having hung up her judogi, she is now a member of the IJF team; IJF Delegation Services and Transport.

Hong Kong International Judo Tournament 2024 Highlights Impressive Performances

Photographs: The Judo Association of Hong Kong, China The Hong Kong International Judo Tournament 2024 took place at Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village on February 24th and 25th, showcasing an array of exceptional talent. The tournament brought together judo athletes from...

2024 IJF Referee Rules Seminar Held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

On February 24, 2024, the Mongolian Judo Association organised the 2024 IJF Referee Rules Seminar for Referees & Coaches at the Judo Training Center in Ulaanbaatar. Led by Mr. MASHBAT Bukhbat, IJF Referee Commission Supervisor and EAJF Referee Director, the...

Judo star Yang Yung-wei bags bronze at Grand Prix Portugal 2024

Written by Chen Jung-chen and Evelyn Yang on Jan 27, 2024 Chinese Taipei judo star Yang Yung-wei (楊勇緯) won bronze in the men's under-60 kilogram category at the Grand Prix Portugal 2024 on Friday. Yang, who was defeated by Dilshodbek Baratov of Uzbekistan in the round...

2023 Chinese Taipei Zhongzheng Cup Judo Championship

The 2023 Chinese Taipei Zhongzheng Cup Judo Championship kicked off on November 7th! The event took place at the Pingtung County Sports Center and was jointly organised by the Pingtung County Government and the Chinese Taipei Judo Federation. The championship...

Taipei hosts the East Asian Cadets & Junior Judo Open, making a strong comeback after the pandemic

The "2023 East Asian Cadets & Junior Judo Open," organised by the Chinese Taipei Judo Federation, was held at the Taipei Gymnasium from July 4th to 5th. A total of 112 participants from four countries took part in the event, with Chinese Taipei sending 60 athletes...

Taipei Asian Judo Open 2023: A Resilient Return to the International Stage

After a three-year interruption due to factors such as the pandemic, the Taipei Asian Judo Open 2023, organised by the Chinese Taipei Judo Federation, is set to reignite the flames of competition at the Taipei Gymnasium from July 1st to 2nd. The event will feature 173...