IOC recommends return of Russian athletes to sports competition
The International Olympic Committee has opened the door to Russian athletes returning to competition – but not yet to the 2024 Olympic Games. IOC President, Read more
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Triple Gold for Georgia’s men on final day in Tbilisi
The 2023 Tbilisi Grand Slam came to a dramatic climax with all three men’s golds going to hosts Georgia. An all-Georgian final To the delight Read more
Mongolia and Great Britain make waves amid Georgia’s judo heroes
Day two of the Tbilisi Grand Slam picked up on the incredible momentum of the first, with the stadium packed full of judo-crazy fans: few Read more
Judo Grand Slam returns to the land of Champions: Georgia
Judo has returned to the land of Champions: Georgia. And as is the tradition, the Tbilisi stadium was packed with judo-crazy Georgian fans on day Read more
Ukraine’s national gymnastics ensemble team train in Greece
While sport can provide solace and an escape for athletes, the brutal reality of war is never far from the minds of the Ukrainian national Read more
Popular Nigerian Footballer Executed In Singapore (Photo)
Popular Nigerian Footballer, Stephen Obioha has been executed in Singapore after the court of Appeal dismissed a motion filed by his lawyer. Obioha arrived Singapore Read more
Novak Djokovic denied US visa to play in Miami Open, due to no COVID vaccine
Top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic has been denied entry to the United States, where he was hoping to play in the upcoming Miami Open tournament. Read more
UEFA Champions League draw: Real Madrid face Chelsea in quarter-finals
Real Madrid will play Chelsea in the quarter finals of this season’s Champions League, with the Spaniards looking for their 15th title. The draw took Read more
Gianni Infantino re-elected as FIFA president until 2027
Gianni Infantino was re-elected as the president of FIFA until 2027 at the 73rd Congress of the body in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday. Read more
Five star performance: Erling Haaland nets five as Man City breeze past RB Leipzig
A five-goal haul from Norweigan striker Erling Haaland helped Manchester City breeze through their Champions League last 16 second-leg tie against German side RB Leipzig Read more
Manchester City aim for last 16 second-leg victory over RB Leipzig in Champions League
Held in check in the first leg, Manchester City will be looking to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League in their Read more
6 Nations: Ireland inches closer to Grand Slam thrashing Scotland 22-7
The Irish are one win away from a Grand Slam in the Six Nations. By outlasting Scotland 22-7 at Murrayfield on Sunday, Ireland earned a Read more
Slap fighting: Is it the next big sport or just stupid?
The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face. When the open-handed blow is Read more
UEFA to refund Liverpool fans over Champions League final chaos
UEFA will offer ticket refunds to Liverpool fans impacted by the chaos before Champions League final in Paris last year, European football’s governing body announced on Read more
Novak Djokovic withdraws from US Open amid visa row
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the upcoming US Open and Miami Open following disputes over his visa application. Djokovic is currently Read more
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami amid US visa row
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the upcoming Indian Wells Open and Miami Open following disputes over his visa application. Djokovic is Read more
Formula One: Max Verstappen cruises to victory in season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix
New season, another victory. Max Verstappen won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday, leading almost the entire race as he began the Read more
Judo: Uzbekistan takes two more golds at the Tashkent Grand Slam 2023
In Tashkent the next generation of Uzbek judoka had an opportunity to meet their local heroes and get selfies and autographs, including from 2022 World Read more
Judo: Uzbekistan takes gold on the second day of Tashkent Grand Slam 2023
The second day of the Tashkent Grand Slam saw the Yunusobod Sport Arena bouncing once again. The patriotic crowd’s energy was contagious as they were Read more
Korea takes gold at the World Judo Tour in Uzbekistan
After hosting a thrilling World Championship last year, the World Judo Tour returns to Tashkent. On Friday, the Yunusohbud Sport Arena was full of enthusiastic Read more
Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi charged with rape
Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi, who plays for French side Paris Saint-Germain, has been charged with rape. On Monday, prosecutors in the Paris suburb of Nanterre Read more
World Cup legend Just Fontaine dies aged 89
Just Fontaine’s former club Stade de Reims and the French soccer federation confirmed the French star’s death on Wednesday following an impressive strike rate of 259 goals Read more
French football federation head Noël Le Graët resigns amid sexual harassment investigation
The French football federation president Noël Le Graët resigned Tuesday after a government audit found he no longer had the legitimacy to lead because of Read more
Anthony Joshua ready to face Fury
A deal for Fury and Usyk to clash in the same month is reportedly close to being agreed, but Joshua’s promoter Hearn is waiting in Read more
Raz Hershko gives Israel a triumphant conclusion to Tel Aviv Grand Slam
The beautiful city of Tel Aviv played host to the final day of an amazing Grand Slam as the sun set on another successful Judo Read more
Sagi Muki is Tel Aviv’s hero on Grand Slam Day Two
On day two of the 2023 Tel Aviv Grand Slam, the crowd eagerly awaited the arrival of their local hero, former world champion, Sagi Muki. Read more
Judo-loving Israel cheers the return of the World Tour
Just three months after Israel hosted the prestigious Masters’ tournament in Jerusalem, the World Judo Tour has returned to Tel Aviv, and was welcomed in Read more
Paris Grand Slam Day 2: The king is back
The crowd at the 2023 Paris Grand Slam buzzed with excitement over the return of 10-time World Champion Teddy Riner. And IJF President Marius Vizer Read more
The Iconic Paris Tournament delivers yet again!
Bercy Paris hosts one of the most iconic stops on the World Judo tour – it’s an event steeped in over 50 years of history Read more
Grand Prix Portugal 2023: Portuguese Patricia Sampaio is the hero of the day
The city of Almada witnessed an incredible last day of the 2023 Portugal Grand Prix. The stadium was packed and ready to go, full of Read more