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The tournament is being organised in collaboration with Inspire Sports Institute, Bellary and Axis Bank, and with the financial support of entrepreneur Puneet Balan. (File photo)

State to witness national judo tournament after 20 years

January 15, 2025 7:17 pm

Organised by the Maharashtra Judo Association and presented by Puneet Balan Group and Inspire Sports Institute, about 1,200 judo players from 30 states will participate in this national competition.

44-yr-old Chandigarh referee becomes first female Indian woman IBA 3 star referee

November 25, 2022 11:24 am

Over the last 18 years, she has officiated in international bouts involving 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist and six-time world champion Mary Kom apart from the current world champion Nikhat Zareen.

Manipur teen wins India’s 1st world judo title, Georgia town celebrates

August 28, 2022 2:47 pm

On Friday, Chanambam defeated Brazil’s Reis Bianca (57 kg) 1-0 by Waza-ari — a throw — to win the gold at the World Cadet Championships in Sarajevo.

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CWG 2022: Raised by single mother, a cop, Tulika Maan battles odds to win judo silver medal

August 04, 2022 3:01 pm

With no one to take care of her at home, Tulika spent most of her childhood at police station where her mother was posted.

CWG 2022: Shushila, a wounded hero

August 02, 2022 2:20 pm

Undeterred by a troublesome foot, Indian judoka fights bravely but has to settle for 48kg silver.

Ukraine raises concerns over neutrality of Russian judoka to have served Russian armed forces

June 28, 2022 2:00 pm

The national Judo federation questioned the neutrality of Russian athletes participating in international competitions under the banner of International Judo Federation (IJF) and are a part of the Russian armed forces.

48th State Senior Judo Championship 2022: PDJA judokas stand tall

February 19, 2022 12:28 pm

The highlight of the day was PDJA’s three-goal feat, wherein Vikas Desai (81 to 90 kgs), Harshal Thite (73 to 81 kgs), Ankit Sonawane (66-73 kgs) won their respective finals.

Iran appeals ban from judo for avoiding Israeli opponents

November 23, 2021 10:38 pm

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said the Iranian appeal against an International Judo Federation ruling was held by video link. A verdict is expected to take at least several weeks.

Taiwan boy dies after being repeatedly slammed in judo class

June 30, 2021 6:27 pm

The boy, identified only by his surname, Huang, was taken off life support on Tuesday night after being in a coma since the April 21 incident.

India's judo team in Kyrgyzstan forced to pull out after two players test positive for Covid 19

April 08, 2021 7:35 am

The organisers are likely to take a final decision regarding India's participation in the remainder of the tournament later on Wednesday. However, a source said the team is likely to skip the tournament and return India if rest of the contingent tests negative.