Russian martial art Sambo is now part of Asian Games

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 18:05

The Russian martial art of sambo has earned recognition of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and has become part of the Asian Games.

Judo federation official reviews Cuban Grand Prix preparations

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:03

A director of sports at the International Judo Federation (IJF) met Cuban representatives of the sport Friday to review preparations for the 2014 Judo Grand Prix to be held June 6-7 here.

BSF School emerge winner at Open Judo Championship

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 00:41

BSF Primary School bagged 15 medals including four gold in the inaugural Jammu and Kashmir State Open Judo championship, here.

World Judo Championships: Majlinda Kelmendi makes history for Kosovo

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 08:58

Majlinda Kelmendi gave Kosovo their first ever judo world title on Tuesday as she beat Brazil`s Erika Miranda in the -52 kilogrammes gold medal match in Rio de Janeiro.

Mukesh Kumar elected as president of Judo Federation of India

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 16:32

Mukesh Kumar has been unanimously elected as the President of the Judo Federation of India (JFI) during its Annual General Body Meeting, which was attended by 56 representatives from the member units.

Judo Olympian passes away

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 15:22

Olympian judo player, L Brojeshori Devi of Central Reserve Police Force, passed away at Coimbatore.

Russian judoka commits suicide

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 14:57

Russian judo champion Elena Ivashchenko committed suicide because of her failure during the London Olympics.

Russian judoka commits suicide after failure in Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 18:27

Russian judo champion Elena Ivashchenko committed suicide last Saturday because of her failure during the London Olympics, a judo official said Monday.