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Japan make it big in Russia at the Tyumen Judo Grand Slam

Japan ran away with the medal table at the Tyumen Judo Grand Slam.

17/07/2016

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Japan dominates on first day of the Tyumen Grand Slam

Japan led the way winning all but one of the medals on offer on the opening day at the Tyumen Grand Prix.

16/07/2016

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Judo: Hosts Mongolia finish top of the medals table in home Grand Prix

The heavyweights in were action on the third and final day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Prix.

03/07/2016

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Judo: Ulaanbaatar Grand Prix - day two wrap-up

The Ulaanbaatar Grand Prix dished up a gripping second day of action.

02/07/2016

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Ulaanbaatar Judo Grand Prix: Mongolian judokas star on home tatami

The seventh and final IJF Grand Prix before the Rio Games started on Friday in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar.

01/07/2016

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Europeans dominate final day of Budapest Judo Grand Prix

The Judo Grand Prix in Budapest came to a close on Sunday.

26/06/2016

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Judo: Youthful Japanese team sound Rio warning bells after dominant display at Budapest Grand Prix

There was a major upset on day one of the Budapest Judo Grand Prix.

25/06/2016

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World Judo Masters 2016: final day of action dishes up thrilling fight-fest

If respect, effort, talent and discipline are the pillars of the sport, the third and final day of the World Judo Masters in Mexico will be remembered for years to…

30/05/2016

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Black day for judo's brightest stars in Guadalajara

In Mexico for the World Masters Judo, Euroenews reporter Pedro Lasuen reflects on an unexpected day in Guadalajara

29/05/2016

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Japanese masterclass on the Guadalajara tatami

Euronews reporter Pedro Lasuen is in Mexico as our guide to the World Judo Masters:

28/05/2016

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From tatami to the red carpet - Cannes 'in the shadow' of Teddy Riner

Where football has Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among others, judo has Teddy Riner.

22/05/2016

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France, Georgia and Cuba victorious in Almaty Grand Prix finals

There’s been an unforgettable second day of action at the Almaty Grand Prix in Kazakhstan. In the under 63 kilos women’s final, Margaux Pinot of

14/05/2016

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Judo: Almaty matters for Rio qualifying hopefuls

Many believe Friday 13th is unlucky but it turned out to be full of good fortune for a number of competitors on the first day of the Almaty Grand

13/05/2016

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Gviniashvili and Nyman prevail at the Baku Grand Slam

President of Azerbaijan Judo Federation Rovnag Abdullayev awarded a well deserved gold medal to Beka Gviniashvili for his flawless performance in the

08/05/2016

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Nagase and Schlesinger strike gold in Baku

Pedro Lasuén, euronews: “The second day of the Baku Grand Slam was spectacular, emotional and full of surprises… judo at its best! Let’s start with a

07/05/2016

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Stars on safety first as Baku Judo Grand Prix opens

It is one of the last chances to gain entry to the Olympics for the world's judokas, which is why so many have come to the Grand Prix in the Azeri capital, Baku, rearing to fight

06/05/2016

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Unstoppable Riner wins 18th straight tournament as French judokas shine at Samsun Grand Prix

The French contingent maintained its stunning showing all the way to the third and final day of the Samsun Grand Prix on Sunday. The highlight of the

03/04/2016

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French judokas continue Samsun Grand Prix assault

Four gold medals were on offer on day two of the Samsun Grand Prix. Margaux Pinot continued France’s fine showing at the fourth Grand Prix of the

02/04/2016

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Judo: Turkish judokas shine on day one of home Samsun Grand Prix

Turkey dominated proceedings on home tatami on day one of the Samsun Grand Prix - the fourth Grand Prix of the season.

01/04/2016

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Tbilisi Judo Grand Prix: Dutch judokas paint Georgian capital Orange

Dutch judoka’s dominated proceedings on the third and final day of the Tbilisi Grand Prix. From the five remaining categories of the tournament they

27/03/2016