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A Burundi Judo Dream Reaches the Dakar Podium

Don de Dieu Igiraneza won Youth Olympic Judo bronze for Burundi at Dakar 2026, reflecting twenty years of work in the country’s dojos.

A Burundi Judo Dream Reaches the Dakar Podium

Don de Dieu Igiraneza won Youth Olympic Judo bronze for Burundi at Dakar 2026, reflecting twenty years of work in the country’s dojos.

Graphic showing two judo action photos on a tatami, with athletes in white and blue judogi and Dakar 2026 Judo Results Day 3 text.

Vallim and Babaicenko Take Dakar’s Final Judo G...

Clarisse Vallim and Tajus Babaicenko win the final Judo golds at Dakar 2026, while Don de Dieu Igiraneza takes bronze for Burundi.

Vallim and Babaicenko Take Dakar’s Final Judo G...

Clarisse Vallim and Tajus Babaicenko win the final Judo golds at Dakar 2026, while Don de Dieu Igiraneza takes bronze for Burundi.

Two judoka in blue and white judogi grapple on a yellow-and-red mat as spectators watch behind barriers.

Belgrade’s Adapted Judo Field Grows Across Europe

Belgrade’s adapted judo events have drawn 157 registered competitors from 18 nations, underlining strong growth across Europe.

Belgrade’s Adapted Judo Field Grows Across Europe

Belgrade’s adapted judo events have drawn 157 registered competitors from 18 nations, underlining strong growth across Europe.

Clarisse Agbegnenou sits on a red mat with her arms open above large white Dakar 2026 lettering.

Clarisse Agbegnenou Shares a Human Message with...

Clarisse Agbegnenou brings lessons on resilience, wellbeing and ambition to young judoka at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Clarisse Agbegnenou Shares a Human Message with...

Clarisse Agbegnenou brings lessons on resilience, wellbeing and ambition to young judoka at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Three action images show judoka in white and blue judogi throwing, grappling and fighting on the tatami.

European Gold Surge Highlights Dakar 2026 Judo ...

Jolina Reinhold and Maks Cebulj won Youth Olympic Judo gold as Dakar 2026 awarded day-two medals in three weight categories.

European Gold Surge Highlights Dakar 2026 Judo ...

Jolina Reinhold and Maks Cebulj won Youth Olympic Judo gold as Dakar 2026 awarded day-two medals in three weight categories.

Maria Centracchio wearing a dark blazer and scarf in the sports hall at the U23 European Judo Championships in Naples.

Maria Centracchio Brings Judo’s Values to a New...

Maria Centracchio reflects on mentoring young judoka, her TV teaching role and the personal meaning of U23 Europeans in Naples.

Maria Centracchio Brings Judo’s Values to a New...

Maria Centracchio reflects on mentoring young judoka, her TV teaching role and the personal meaning of U23 Europeans in Naples.