As a result, calls have even been made for Japan to leave the IJF . The reason? It no longer feels like Judo to them. The ...

Among Olympic events, judo is the fourth most popular sport in France in the number ... rather than imposing the traditional Japanese mode. It is difficult for foreigners to memorize the names ...

Riner is also tied with Japan's Tadahiro Nomura for most judo gold medals with three. When did judo become an official Olympic sport? Judo was first contested at the Olympics in 1964 when the Games ...

"Judo has been part of Japanese culture for a long time. It makes sense to me that this sport, which is both athletic and philosophical, was created in Japan. It is based on respect for the ...

wh The Japanese sport has a rich history, and many believed the display wasn't doing justice to Judo's heritage. One fan seemed to agree, "The Japanese should be reminded of the values "‹"‹and ...

Chizuru Arai is the latest Japanese judoka to claim a medal at the Tokyo Olympics ... Naohisa Takato, Hifumi Abe, Shohei Ono, and Takanori Nagase had claimed judo gold on the men's side, while Uta Abe ...

Mrs. Abe also played a Japanese traditional game and planted a commemorative ... rehabilitation and physical ability through sports such as judo or boccia at the centre. He said, "These centres ...