The proposed new dates for the 2020 European Judo Championships have been confirmed with the event to remain as part of the Tokyo 2020 qualification process.
Dawn Netherwood, a former British judo international and world silver medallist, has launched an initiative to thank the healthcare workers who are treating COVID-19 patients.
A new fitness platform has been launched by the International Judo Federation (IJF), offering fans of the sport the chance to train alongside friends and elite athletes alike.
The All Japan Judo Federation (AJJF) has decided to remain with its current team for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The Kodokan Judo Institute, the birthplace of the sport, has announced the launch of its official YouTube channel which will offer fans a range of content.
Olympic silver medallist Wang Ki-chun has been given a life ban by the Korea Judo Association (KJA) following an alleged sexual assault on a minor.
International Judo Federation (IJF) President Marius Vizer has congratulated Francois Saade after the Lebanese Judo Federation President was honoured for his commitment to promoting the sport by the Japanese Government.
The All Japan Judo Federation (AJJF) is expected to decide whether to remain with their selected athletes for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Friday (May 15).
Israeli world champion judoka Sagi Muki is auctioning off personal items to raise funds for respirators for the hospital where he was born.
Two of Bhutan's top judokas, Tandin Wangchuk and Kinley Tshering, have been continuing their training for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by learning the Japanese language.
Olympic silver medallist Wang Ki-chun has been arrested in South Korea on a charge of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has launched a project to collect donations to help towards the cost of producing masks to protect vulnerable people in Africa from the coronavirus.
Renowned judo coach Yoshihiro Uchida has celebrated his 100th birthday.
British Judo has started a campaign that celebrates the "Judo Heroes" of the United Kingdom, who are working hard to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic.
Former Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) Executive Board member and well-renowned judo administrator Matsushita Saburo has died at the age of 84 after contracting COVID-19.
At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Iranian judoka Arash Miresmaeili was disqualified for weighing in at nearly four pounds above the limit for his weight class of his under-66 kilograms match against an Israeli opponent Ehud Vaks in the first round. It was claimed Miresmaeili had gone on an eating binge to protest the International Olympic Committee's recognition of the state of Israel. Iran does not recognise the state of Israel, and Miresmaeili's actions won praise from high-ranking Iranian officials. Mohammad Khatami, the country's President at the time, was quoted as saying Miresmaili's actions would be "recorded in the history of Iranian glories". He was later awarded $125,000 by the Government - the same amount given to Olympic gold medallists.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 - Head of Energy - Birmingham, United Kingdom
In July 2022, Birmingham will host the XXII Commonwealth Games, the largest multi-sport event to be held in England in 10 years. Approximately 6,500 athletes and team officials from 71 nations and territories across the Commonwealth will come together in a 12-day celebration of sport and culture. The Venue Development and Overlay (VDO) Division of the Organising Committee (OC) is looking for a qualified individual to lead on the overall strategic direction and management of the Energy/Temporary Power and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) programme. The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive overall leadership, planning, project management, design, production oversight, delivery, maintenance and remediation of the Temporary Power and HVAC/space cooling as required both during planning and delivery at the Commonwealth Games venues.
Michelle Ford had to overcome dopers, her own Government, "traitor" slurs and a build-up that was far from ideal to win a famous Olympic gold for Australia - all at the age of 17. Brian Oliver reports.
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