IJF confirms initial World Judo Tour schedule for 2021
International Judo Federation (IJF) has confirmed the initial schedule of events for the 2021 season, subject to the coronavirus situation.
Cameroonian judoka Mvondo-Etoga dies aged 37
International Judo Federation (IJF) has paid tribute to Cameroonian judoka Bernard Mvondo-Etoga, who has died at the age of 37.
European judo bronze medallist Prodan recognised by Croatian Olympic Committee
European judo bronze medallist Karla Prodan was named female athlete of the year by the Croatian Olympic Committee.
Hong Kong wants to stage judo event to address Olympic qualification concerns
The Hong Kong Judo Association (HKJA) is hoping to hold an event that will count towards Olympic qualification after raising concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on its athletes' chances of securing a place at Tokyo 2020.
International Judo Federation meets ASOIF governance target after score re-evaluated
The International Judo Federation (IJF) says it has met the governance target score of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) after a re-evaluation of its performance.
Olympic judo champion Silva to miss Tokyo 2020 after failing in bid to have two-year doping ban overturned
Rafaela Lopes Silva, who won gold in the women's under-57kg category at Rio 2016, will now miss the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after failing in her appeal to have a two-year ban for a doping offence overturned.
Kyrgyzstan to host Asian-Oceania Judo Championships in 2021
Kyrgyzstan is set to host the Asian-Oceania Judo Championships in 2021 after this year's event was called off.
Soloveychik re-elected as EJU President as Congress comes to a close
The European Judo Union (EJU) President, Sergey Soloveychik, has been re-elected to his position at the EJU Congress, serving in his role until 2024.
Whitebooi retains title as African Judo Championships begins in Madagascar
South Africa’s Geronay Whitebooi retained her African Judo Championships title on the opening day of competition in Madagascar.
African Judo Championships set to begin in Madagascar
Qualification points for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be on offer as Madagascar hosts the African Judo Championships.
Abe beats Maruyama to earn final Japanese judo spot for Tokyo 2020
Hifumi Abe overcame world champion Joshiro Maruyama in a one-off bout to secure the final place in Japan's judo team for their home Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
International Judo Federation to hold one-day festival on December 27
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced the launch of an online festival featuring top athletes, coaches and programmes from the sport.
Filzmoser and Canto appointed IJF climate ambassadors
Austria's Sabrina Filzmoser and Brazil's Flavio Canto have been appointed as International Judo Federation (IJF) climate ambassadors by IJF President Marius Vizer, in a bid to spread the message of environmentalism.
IJF lead tributes to "judo icon" Letosnik after death aged 81
Tributes have come in from the world of judo after the death of Czech official Josef Letosnik at the age of 81.
Nomis ends long reign of Rougé to become French Judo Federation President
Stéphane Nomis has been appointed as the new President of the French Judo Federation (FFJ) after winning an election against long-standing leader Jean-Luc Rougé.
