Michael overcomes the odds to claim his 1st Dan
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Sarah Kaufman knew from the day she signed with Professional Fighters League that she was stepping into a division tailor made for two-time Olympic champion Kayla Harrison.
Moving into the Dan grades is a special moment that all judoka will treasure. Whether a lifetime goal or a happy co-incidence of hard work and dedication to the sport of judo, Dan grade promotions deserve to be recognised.
Montreal, June 30, 2019 – The U14/U16 Canada Cup was held at the Centre Claude-Robillard in Montreal on Sunday. The young Canadian athletes had a chance, like their older teammates in the last few days, to compete against athletes from other countries, namely Jamaica and the United States.
Montreal, June 29, 2019 – The Canada Cup is still going strong at the Centre Claude-Robillard. On Saturday, junior athletes (U21) were under the spotlight. Like on Friday, Canadian athletes showed their dominance, winning 37 medals, 10 of which were gold.
Montreal, June 28, 2019 – The Canada Cup started on Friday at the Centre Pierre-Charbonneau, in Montreal. 110 athletes from 7 countries fought to win the title in their respective categories. Canada had the biggest team with 87 athletes, who won a total of 40 medals, 10 of which were gold medals.
31-year-old Elshan Gakhirmanov had been put on a wanted list shortly before being detained.
Today saw the remaining 9 British Judo Cadets take to the mats against some of Europe’s top youth talent in day two of the European Cadet Championships in Warsaw. Isobel Kitchen (-57kg) defeated EST’s Vilena Arshakyan in the opening round to set up a 2nd round match against world number 4...
Montreal, June 27, 2019 – Teddy Rinerchose the Montreal Grand Prix next week to come back to competition in the +100 kg category. A few days before arriving on Canadian soil, the judoka was already feeling the excitement.
Today saw the first day of the European Cadet Championships in the Polish capital, Warsaw. Five young British Judo athletes were in action against some of Europe’s top youth judo talent. The best British Judo performer was England’s Harry Zain-Prosser (-60kg).
Montreal, June 27, 2019 – Judo Canada is proud to count on numerous partners to offer the best possible services to their athletes. New partners are now adding their name to the list, just in time for the Canada Cup and the Montreal Grand Prix held in the next few days...
Tokyo Tech Judo Club captain Atsuki Ono finished second at Tokyo's 67th regional judo tournament for national and public universities on June 9. Ono competed in the 66-kg individual category.
The judoka’s body was discovered with fatal stab wounds in his head and back.
Montreal, June 26 – What do Nadia Comaneci and Marius Vizer have in common? The two distinguished guests will be at the Montreal Grand Prix, starting next Friday at the Maurice-Richard arena. Mr. Vizer, President of the International Judo Federation (IJF), will be accompanied by Ms.
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