While Monday was marked with expected gold medallists at the Jianyang Cultural and Sports Centre Gymnasium, the third day of judo competition at the Chengdu FISU World University Games also resulted in a couple of firsts. Five different nations stood on top of the podium for the first time in the Sichuan capital city. The […]
In English, the term “budō” is used interchangeably with martial arts. But for Japanese athletes, budō is more than a sport. It’s a way of life. On Sunday, Japan claimed gold in all four events on the second day of judo competition at the FISU World University Games. Among Japanese competitors in Chengdu, many study […]
“I’m thinking of defeating everyone older than me,” said Shinsei Hattori, a 19-year-old judoka from Japan. On the opening day of the Chengdu FISU World University Games, he secured the first major title of his young career with a blazing fast ippon against Radu Izvoreanu of Moldova. Despite having only competed in one professional event […]
For the 14th time in FISU World University Games history, judo will be on the competition programme at the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games. It was first on the programme in Tokyo in 1967 as an optional sport and was an optional sport five more times before becoming compulsory in time for the Bangkok 2007 FISU […]
As all eyes are on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this summer, student-athletes are also included on the rosters for competing against the worlds best. Among these athletes is the University of Pretoria’s judoka, Geronay Whitebooi from South Africa. A lifelong dream has been realised as she prepares to take to the global stage […]
NAPOLI, 7 July – Judo competition concluded at the 30thSummer Universiade on Sunday. This last day was dedicated to team events that played out at a filled-to-capacity Judo Hall in Mostra d’Oltremare, with spectators cheering and supporting the teams. The Japanese women’s team beat Russia 3-0 in the final to win gold, while Germany beat […]
GWANGJU – The judo competition wrapped up on Wednesday night, with Japan and Korea sweeping the gold and silver medals in the men’s and women’s team events. As a sport, the scoring is relatively simple; competitors must be able to throw their opponent onto the mat, and pin them for 25 seconds, to […]
LJUBLJANA – The 2nd European University Judo Championship concluded on 6 October with an exciting Closing Ceremony in Dr Mário Mexia Sports Hall. This ceremony took place during the Final Blocks and it was the perfect way to end the high quality Judo Championship. The special participation of AAC’s Gymnastics ended perfectly the event that […]
