Odivelas Grand Prix 2024 - Odivelas, Portugal

SISTER ACT IN ODIVELAS

There may have been Asian domination in of the Portugal Grand Prix 2024, the opening evening for the IJF World Tour, however the attention was stolen by sister (twins actually) act, Mascha and Seija BALLHAUS. On occasion, the -52kg Mascha has swiped a medal, while Seija has been forced to…

26 January 2024

Odivelas Grand Prix 2024 - Odivelas, Portugal

EIGHT WORLD TITLE HOLDERS AND AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION 

The total entry for the men divisions this weekend is 372 judoka. The merit of the opposite gender shows not only in quantity but also in quality. Eight world champions and an Olympic Champion are expected to enter the field of play.  There are two Olympic and four world medallists…

24 January 2024

Odivelas Grand Prix 2024 - Odivelas, Portugal

LADIES FIRST 

There are 302 female judoka entered for the upcoming Portugal Grand Prix, starting this Friday. Across the seven weight categories the most entry received was in the -57kg category with a sum of 51 judoka. Unusually, the second largest group is the -48kg category with an coincidental total of 48…

23 January 2024

Odivelas Grand Prix 2024 - Odivelas, Portugal

“WE ARE COMMITTED IN MAKING THIS GRAND PRIX A REFERENCE”

The first IJF World Tour event whilst also being the first Olympic qualifying event of 2024 will begin this weekend with the annual Portugal Grand Prix. The event will run between 26-28 January. With the entry being closed, only minor changes should be expected. With almost 700 competitors across 95…

22 January 2024