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Abu Dhabi GS 2026
Twenty-Seven Nations Win Medals in Abu Dhabi

This edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam has concluded with an incredible twenty-seven nations winning ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2026
-90 kg: Ivanov Comes Back From the Brink

Nemanja Majdov (SRB), a world and European champion, has been in great form for quite some time but all ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2026
Highlights From the Preliminaries - Day 3

The power and intensity of heavyweight judo was on display in full Technicolor in the United Arab Emirates ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2026
The Trajectory is Positive and the Future is Bright!

This year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Slam is delivering a clear illustration of diversity.

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
Universality and Celebrations in Abu Dhabi

Of the 59 delegations present in the United Arab Emirates for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, an incredible ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2026
All Eyes on the Stars Coming Back to the World Judo Tour

Three huge names were in play on day one in Abu Dhabi, names which command respect.

Abu Dhabi GS 2026
Referee Education Continues in Abu Dhabi

Ahead of the first day of competition in Abu Dhabi, the refereeing team met to review the most interesting ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2026
UAE Welcomes the Judo World at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Draw

Organising the first World Judo Tour event since the Baku World Championships could be seen as a daunting ...

Abu Dhabi GS 2026
The Road to LA28 Continues in Abu Dhabi

With the images of the recent world championships in Baku still fresh in our minds, the judo world is ...

Baku World Championships 2026
-78 kg: Unstoppable Lytvynenko Makes History for UAE

Seeding, form and moments of magic convened in the -78 kg category to produce a thrilling day of judo ...

The Women’s World Ranking is Ready for the World Championships

With more than half of the 2026 season behind us, the IJF World Ranking List has undergone significant ...

Dushanbe GS 2026
Lytvynenko: Team Spirit and a Great Atmosphere Fuelling Performance

Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko (UAE) is now a familiar attendee on the World Judo Tour.