World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
In the +78kg category, Europe took two bronze medals, the first Larisa CERIC (BIH) and the second, Kayra SAYIT (TUR). Both competitors proved they were worthy of place on the podium. Larisa CERIC (BIH) was particularly pleased with her World bronze medal, not only because she performed fantastically but it…
27 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
With Teddy RINER (FRA) out of the picture, the opportunity to take the World title in the +100kg category was open to all of the athletes. There were, however, some big names from Europe that were favourites to win. Guram TUSHISHVILI (GEO) and Lukas KRPALEK (CZE) are both successful athletes,…
26 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
With only one medal in the tournament so far and no entries for the final day of individual competition, this was Russia’s last chance to bring home another medal in the -78kg and -100kg categories. They struck bronze in each weight category, Aleksandra BABINTSEVA was the first Russian athlete to take…
26 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
Amongst the crowd were his wife and children along with many of his family members which was very special for him, “Of course, my family is everything for me, every day I do hard work, without my family, training and competitions. I am out 300 days and home 65 days,…
25 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
NIKOLOZ SHERAZADISHVILI (ESP) -90KG GOLD Since 1951, there has never been a Spanish World Champion in any of the men’s categories, until today. SHERAZADISHVILI wrote history in Baku, Azerbaijan by storming through the -90kg category to take the first senior men’s gold medal in Spanish judo history. This is an…
24 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
The Azeri crowd came out in droves, in support of their athletes today. Representing Azerbaijan were Olympic and World silver medallist, Rustam ORUJOV and junior World Champion Hidayat HEYDAROV in the -73kg category as well as MUNKHTSEDEV Ichinkhorloo competing in the -57kg category. With the stands full, the stadium became…
22 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
The second day of the World Judo Championships carried on the theme of making history, witnessing siblings ABE Hifumi and ABE Uta of Japan both becoming World Champions. However, Europe did not go away empty handed after a gruelling tournament against the world’s best athletes, France and Ukraine both taking…
21 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
It is the golden age of the Ukranian superstar. Daria BILODID has made history today as the youngest World Champion at just 17 years old. Not only that but she has broken the 27 year curse on this category, finally taking a gold medal for Europe in the -48kg category.…
20 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
With only a few hours to go until the official draw of the 2018 World Judo Championships, we are ready to introduce the remaining two weight divisions, Women +78kg and Men +100kg category. Host nation to close on European medal tally The last day of the event will see 34…
19 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
The sixth day will stage another set of weight divisions, -78kg and -100kg category. Europe once again will be able to set their sights on glory. Tcheumeo with a point to prove In 2017, Natalie POWELL (GRB) was the only athlete from the continent who managed to snap a spot…
17 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
On day five, current World Champions will return to the scene in both the -70kg and -90kg categories. As per the ladies, Europe will find many challenges to claim medals, however the men appear to be in a stronger position for a shot at the gold. Nowhere to hide Maria…
16 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
The fourth day of the event will be a fresh breeze for Europe as golden celebrations on course in both, the -63kg and -81kg category. Is it really all about AGBEGNENOU vs TRSTENJAK? If there are any categories where European spectators can consider relaxing, it is definitely the day of…
16 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
On Saturday, the 22nd of September, the National Gymnastics Arena will entertain the -57kg and -73kg category. Two of the most exciting weight divisions with plenty of exhilarating contests will launch day three. Tough route to victory Despite the extreme quality of this weight class, Europe proved their worth, securing…
16 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
The second day of the event will showcase the -52kg and -66kg categories with Europe hoping to top some of the spots on the podium. Continental race to the top With the absence of Olympic and World Champion, Majlinda KELMENDI (KOS), the athletes can take a shot at the -52kg…
16 September 2018World Championships & Teams - Baku, Azerbaijan
Over 800 athletes from 129 nations will be travelling from around the globe to compete for the title of World Champion. The best of the best will return to the world stage in an attempt to prove themselves, the few minutes on the tatami, a reflection of years of hard…
16 September 2018
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