Thirty-eight seconds! Thirty-eight seconds is the time it took for Sanshiro Murao (JPN) to show the world that he didn’t come ...

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has opened an exhibition entitled Woven into History, dedicated to the Baku 2026 World ...

As the heavier categories enter the World Championships, the pressure will increase in Baku. At -90 kg, the outstanding ...

Since arriving on the World Judo Tour less than two years ago, Haruka Kaju, now 26, has fought in forty individual contests.

Kerem Primo (ISR) had an absolutely outstanding morning session in Baku. With two World Judo Tour medals and several good junior results, the 21 year old fought better than ever before to reach her ...

The Baku World Championships reached the halfway mark on day four with two major champions confirming their status and the ...

Let’s begin with moments of fantastic judo that came from those who didn’t make it to the final block. The quality of judo ...

World number one Lara Cvjetko (CRO) arrives in Baku with one clear mission: to become world champion. It may be said that ...

On the fourth day of competition, much of the attention will be on François Gauthier-Drapeau (CAN), the tournament’s number ...

On the margins of the 2026 Baku World Championships, International Judo Federation President Mr Marius Vizer met with FIDE President Mr Timur Turlov.

The International Judo Federation and the International Police Sports Union (USIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in ...

Haruka Kaju (JPN) is a metronome. Since her first international appearance, at home at the Tokyo Grand Slam on 7th December ...