Japan won four gold medals on the opening day of the Paris Grand Slam, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the International Judo Federation (IJF) circuit.

A high-quality field has assembled for the 50^th edition of the International Judo Federation’s Paris Grand Slam tournament, one of the most highly-regarded tournaments on the circuit.

Judoka Majlinda Kelmendi, who was Kosovo's first-ever Olympic gold medallist in the women's under-52 kilogram category at Rio 2016, has retired from the sport at the age of 30.

The Bhutan Olympic Committee has congratulated the Bhutan Judo Association on the inauguration of its new dojo with an official Opening Ceremony.

France ended the World Junior Judo Championships in fine style, winning the mixed team event in a demonstration that the nation's pipeline of talent remains in good health.

Georgia collected two golds on the last day of individual competition at the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Junior Judo Championships in the Italian city of Olbia to move top of the medal table.

Giorgi Sherazadishvili picked up Georgia's second gold medal at the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Junior Judo Championships in the Italian city of Olbia, while Spain and Hungary claimed their first on the third day of competition.

Kseniia Galitskaia picked up Russia's second gold medal of the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Junior Judo Championships in the Italian city of Olbia, with Romania and The Netherlands also getting off the mark on day two.

Assunta Scutto earned an opening day gold for hosts Italy at the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Junior Judo Championships, with athletes from Georgia, France and Russia also successful.

Just under 500 of the best young judokas from around the world have travelled to Olbia in Italy for the World Junior Judo Championships, which are scheduled to begin tomorrow.

Olympic gold medallist Keiji Suzuki has been appointed as the new head coach of the Japanese men's judo team.

The European Mixed Team Judo Championships is set to return to Russia this year, with the city of Ufa ready to play host on November 27.

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has confirmed "solidarity" as the theme of this year’s World Judo Day as the organisation looks to highlight efforts to come together in the face of global crisis.

International Judo Federation (IJF) President Marius Vizer was joined by Olympic Committee of Kosovo (COK) counterpart Ismet Krasniqi and leading Kosovan political figures including President Vjosa Osmani to open a new training centre in the country.