Judo

Azerbaijan praised by Vizer ahead of Baku Grand Slam

By Duncan Mackay

Marius Vizer Baku May 3 2013May 3 - International Judo Federation (IJF) President Marius Vizer has hailed the growth of Azerbaijan ahead of the second Grand Slam of the year in Baku.

Brazilian Judo Confederation renews sponsorship deal with Bradesco

By Duncan Mackay

Brazilian Judo Confederation signs deal with BradescoApril 26 - Brazilian judo's preparations for Rio 2016 have received a boost with Bradesco, one of the country's biggest banks, renewing its sponsorship.

Former Japanese world champion Fukumi announces retirement

By Duncan Mackay

Tomoko Fukumi London 2012April 15 - Japan's Tomoko Fukumi, the 2009 women's 48-kilogram world champion, has announced her retirement at the age of 27. 

British judokas "adapting well" to rule changes, says Donohue

By James Crook

 39A0254-Edit-Edit-EditApril 10 - Recently appointed performance director of British Judo, former European champion Nigel Donohue, has told insidethegames that British judokas are revelling in the rule changes, which became active this year, from the senior ranks all the way down to junior level.

Former military commander voted as new President of Latvian Judo Federation

By Duncan Mackay

Raimonds RublovskisApril 6 - Raimonds Rublovskis has been elected as the new President of the Latvian Judo Federation after narrowly defeating Olympic bronze medallist Vsevolods Zelonijs in the election.

Dutch judoka who confronted Usain Bolt bottle-thrower to retire after European Championships

By Duncan Mackay

Edith Bosch in television interviewApril 5 - Holland's Edith Bosch, who earned notoriety at London 2012 when she tried to restrain a man who threw a bottle at Usain Bolt before the start of the Olympic 100 metres final, has announced that she plans to retire later this month.

"New rules make for better judo" claims top official after Samsun success

By Duncan Mackay

Samsun judo day 2 March 2013 2March 31 - New rules introduced to try to help improve the sport following London 2012 are beginning to take effect after the most successful World Judo Tour event, which ended at the Tekkeköy Turkey Yasar East Sports Hall in Samsun today, it was claimed.

Vizer praises Turkish Government as Samsun Judo Grand Prix begins

By Duncan Mackay

Marius Vizer with Surat Kilic Samsun March 30 2013March 30 - Turkey's Minister for Youth and Sport Suat Kilic was today joined by International Judo Federation (IJF) President Marius Vizer as they opened the Tekkeköy Turkey Yasar East Sports Hall in Samsun.

Grand Prix Judo event gives Turkey another chance to show hosting abilities

By Duncan Mackay

Samsun Judo event posterMarch 29 - Turkey will have another opportunity to showcase its bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics when Samsun hosts the country's inaugural Judo Grand Prix.
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