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JudoInside·2d ago
Krisztian Toth: from tatami leader to president of Hungarian judo
Hungarian judo has entered a new era with the election of Krisztian Tóth as President of the Hungarian Judo Federation. Chosen during a highly anticipated general assembly at the Hungarian House of Sport in Budapest in May 2026, the…
by Hans van Essen
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JudoInside·2d ago
Krisztián Tóth elected new President of Hungarian Judo Federation
Olympic medallist Krisztián Tóth has been elected as the new President of the Hungarian Judo Federation, following a highly anticipated general assembly held on Sunday at the Hungarian House of Sport in Budapest. The assembly drew…
JudoInside.com
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JudoInside·2d ago
Elis Startseva shows her potential in Astana
In the women’s heavyweight final Kamila Berlikash gave the host nation hope of a gold medal, but Elis Startseva (RUS) was unwilling to concede. In fact she worked fast and with well-drilled technique to make space to armlock Berlikash in…
IJF Media team by Jo Crowley
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JudoInside·3d ago
Serbian teen Boris Rutovic wins first Grand Slam
Serbian teen sensation Boris Rutovic exceeded all expectations in Astana. En route to the final he took out Latisev (MDA) and De Wit (NED), not afraid to throw, to engage or to lead. He has an exciting style and was ready to use it to the…
IJF Media team by Jo Crowley
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JudoInside·4d ago
Clemence Eme claims gold in Astana
Facing the German Olympic medallist for gold was Clemence Eme (FRA), fresh from her bronze medal winning performance in Dushanbe just last week. Miriam Butkereit arrived in Kazakhstan in pole position and throughout the day she made sure…
IJF Media team by Jo Crowley
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JudoInside·4d ago
Danil Lavrentyev takes gold this time
Meeting Basile in the final was Danil Lavrentyev (RUS), a judoka who had given a solid account of himself. He arrived in a seeding position and confirmed his ability. The contest began with kumi-kata at the centre of the debate. They had…
IJF Media team by Jo Crowley
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JudoInside·6d ago
Yang Yung Wei: the ‘Prince Charming’ aiming to reign again
Few athletes in the -60kg division combine elegance and explosiveness quite like Yang Yung Wei. Known as the “Prince Charming of judo”, the Chinese Taipei star arrives at the Grand Slam Qazaqstan Barysy in Astana as the top seed, carrying…
by Hans van Essen
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JudoInside·6d ago
European Champion Joanne van Lieshout finding balance beyond the tatami
When Joanne van Lieshout stepped onto the top of the European podium in Tbilisi in 2026, it felt like both a breakthrough and a confirmation. Already crowned world champion in 2024, the Dutch judoka has steadily built one of the most…
by Hans van Essen
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JudoInside·1w ago
Astana set for crucial Grand Slam as Olympic race approaches
No sooner has the World Judo Tour left Dushanbe than attention turns to the next major stop on the circuit. From 8 to 10 May, the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam in Astana will bring the international judo elite together once again, with the…
IJF Media team by Nicolas Messner and JudoInside
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JudoInside·1w ago
Canadian Olympian Arthur Margelidon retires
After 16 years of competing internationally for Canada, two-time Olympian Arthur Margelidon has decided to retire from judo. The final tournament of his career was the Senior Pan-American Championships in early April, where he finished…
by Judo Canada
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JudoInside·1w ago
Who can threaten Hifumi Abe
For many years now, Hifumi Abe has been top dog in the -66kg division. For a while, his main challenger was not an international player but a domestic rival, Joshiro Maruyama, who has since retired from competition. So, who's left to…
by Oon Yeoh of JudoCrazy
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JudoInside·1w ago
Where to Play Live Dealer Games with Crypto Payments
Crypto payments have changed the way players interact with online casinos. Faster transactions, stronger privacy, and fewer banking headaches make crypto a natural fit for the live dealer experience. But not every site handles this…
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JudoInside·1w ago
happy faces on U78kg podium in Dushanbe
The lighter of the two women’s categories on the third and final day of the 2026 Dushanbe Grand Slam was the U78 kg category. From the beginning of the day it seemed written in advance that Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko would be the winner. Of…
IJF Media team by Jo Crowley
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