The IBSA World Judo Championships for visually impaired athletes kicked off this Tuesday in the Kazakh capital. More than 40 nations are competing at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Wrestling Palace, with free admission, live coverage, and an emotional opening ceremony.
Kapil Parmar has made history by clinchingIndia ’s first-ever Paralympic medal in judo at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The judoka earned bronze in the men’s 60kg J1 category, defeating Brazil’s Elielton de Oliveira with an impressive ‘Ippon’ win.
Nacer Zorgani, the voice of Olympic boxing at the recentParis Olympic Games , is returning to the French capital, but this time as a fiercely committed Para-judo competitor, aiming to replicate the professional glory he achieved, now in the sporting arena.
The introduction of judo into the Paralympic programme took place in Seoul 1988 for the men's categories and in Athens 2004 for the women's. Until Tokyo 2020, men competed for seven gold medals and women competed for six, depending on their weight.
The IJF shares staff with IBSA Judo to deliver the best quality IBSA events around the world. The IJF and IBSA Judo events are organised together back-to-back, like in Tokyo, where the IJF Tokyo Grand Slam was followed by the IBSA Grand Prix.
As the last World Judo Tour event concluded in Tokyo, the IBSA Grand Prix has opened its doors for new heroes to be discovered. More than 180 judoka from 41 countries have gathered to compete for the titles in the J1 and J2 categories.
Cuban Sheyla Hernandez (+70 kg) and Yordani Fernandez (+90 kg) managed to claim gold medals in judo competition of the Para Pan American Games 2023 in Santiago.
Uzbekistan enjoyed a good showing at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Grand Prix in Baku.
A total of 56 athletes from 19 countries took part in a new development competition held in Finland by the International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) and International Judo Federation.
Britain's Chris Skelley is seeking sponsors to help his preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where he looks to become the first judoka to successfully defend their title in 25 years at consecutive Games.
Ukraine claimed the women's team title at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo World Championships in Baku.
Individual events concluded on the second day of action at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Turkey have topped the medal standings of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo World Championships after the conclusion of day one in Baku.
More than 200 judoka from 41 countries are set to take part in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The medals for the 2022 International Blind Sport Association (IBSA) Judo World Championships in Baku have been revealed.
