34+ min ago  (369+ words) The top 3 seeds were all very close on the IJF World Ranking List, numbers 12, 13 and 15, but Tselidis, the leader among them, has far-and-away the best profile. The Greek hero won Olympic bronze in Paris just two years ago and in…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (172+ words) IJF One of the biggest upsets of the day came at the hands of Max Gregory (GBR) who threw the -100 kg number one seed Dzhakhongir Madzhidov in their opening contest. Gregory went on to place 7th but the Tajik hope was…...

22+ hour, 29+ min ago  (403+ words) The ceremony began with a welcome to the guests of the federation, followed by a cultural performance that included extravagant costumes, flowing dances and energising music. Then the welcome address was given by Tajikistan Judo Federation President Mr Ismoil Mahmadzoir,…...

23+ hour, 34+ min ago  (329+ words) However, just like his teammate in the lighter weight category today, Somon Makhmadbekov fulfilled the brief, reaching the final and igniting the crowd's hopes of another airing of the national anthem. In the final he would have to pass Austria's…...

1+ day, 27+ min ago  (293+ words) The crowd erupted in the arena and no doubt the jubilation could be seen all over the city at the giant screens set up for the people of Dushanbe to all be apart of the occasion. After the final, Muhiddin…...

1+ day, 4+ min ago  (289+ words) IJF -70 kg: Kowalewska Stuns the Austrian Champ In the final, Aleksandra Kowalewska (POL) arrived to undertake a mammoth task, facing double Olympic medallist Michaela Polleres (AUT) for gold. From the first "hajime" Polleres seemed in control but her pace slowed…...

1+ day, 54+ min ago  (336+ words) The second day of the 2026 Dushanbe Grand Slam has been an illustration of the ranking list's value and in the -63 kg category the two top seeds arrived at the final in great shape. A Mongolian derby of extremely high quality,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (509+ words) The top seed being a member of the host nation's team created quite a fervour, with packed stands from hours before the first contests began. Muhiddin Asadulloev (TJK) could have buckled under the pressure but his home crowd gave him…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (309+ words) At -52 kg, the athletes gathered in Dushanbe had a clear top seed, not just by ranking but by status and achievements. The 2024 world champion has been on the World Judo Tour for 13 years and has amassed 20 grand slam medals, 3 World…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (227+ words) IJF Strengthening Judo from the Ground Up in the United States Founded in 2023 by former national and Pan-American champion Chuck Jefferson, Judo United has gained recognition for events such as the San Jose Open and the Champions Cup. Built on…...