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Ukraine Withdraws From World Judo Championships Over Russian Soldier Presence

Ukraine on Monday pulled its team from the World Judo Championships in Qatar over the presence of Russian athletes it argued were active soldiers. The International Judo Federation (IJF) gave judokas from Russia and Belarus the green light to compete at the May 7-14 championships in Doha on the proviso they compete as individual neutral athletes. But the Ukrainian judo federation said in a statement that "the majority of the (Russian) team are athletes who are active servicemen of the armed forces of the Russian Federation, part of the army that attacked Ukraine on February 24, 2022".

Judo-Ukraine to boycott world championships over Russia, Belarus inclusion

Ukrainian judokas will not take part in this month's world championships in Qatar following the International Judo Federation's (IJF) decision to readmit Russians and Belarusians as neutrals, the Ukrainian Judo Federation (UJF) said on Monday.

Ukraine set to pull athletes from upcoming judo worlds after Russians allowed

Ukraine is set to boycott the world judo championships next week after the International Judo Federation signaled it will allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to enter the event, a key Olympic qualifier.

Judoka Freddie Dugdale prepared for life after Olympic gold - 'I want to be able to teach other people'

Kingswood judoka Freddie Dugdale is already planning for life after Olympic gold. The 16-year-old was first introduced to the sport around the age of five, with his parents told it would be a good way for him to improve his focus and concentration after being diagnosed with ADHD. Ad Dugdale struggled at first, but one-to-one coaching sessions helped hone his skill and confidence and develop him into one of Britain's best young judokas.

Judoka Freddie Dugdale prepared for life after Olympic gold

Kingswood judoka Freddie Dugdale is already planning for life after Olympic gold. The 16-year-old was first introduced to the sport around the age of five, with his parents told it would be a good way for him to improve his focus and concentration after being diagnosed with ADHD. Ad Dugdale struggled at first, but one-to-one coaching sessions helped hone his skill and confidence and develop him into one of Britain's best young judokas.

Dumfries and Galloway judo fighter heading to Special Olympics World Games

A talented martial artists will represent Great Britain at the Special Olympics World Games.

NJF picks May 13 for National Judo Open Championship

Action at the two-day judo masterclass weekend organised by Accugas/Edinburgh Judo Club in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State… recently

"The Future for Children" Foundation took part in the charity event "Let's bring sports back to children"

One of the first events aimed at the implementation of the Memorandums signed by "The Future for Children" Charitable Foundation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Charitable Foundation "For Ukrainians", and the city government of Irpin was a charity evening dedicated to collecting funds for the restoration of the city's children's and youth sports school of Irpin.

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Ukraine Withdraws From World Judo Championships Over Russian Soldier Presence

Judo-Ukraine to boycott world championships over Russia, Belarus inclusion

Ukraine set to pull athletes from upcoming judo worlds after Russians allowed

Judoka Freddie Dugdale prepared for life after Olympic gold - 'I want to be able to teach other people'

Judoka Freddie Dugdale prepared for life after Olympic gold

Dumfries and Galloway judo fighter heading to Special Olympics World Games

NJF picks May 13 for National Judo Open Championship

"The Future for Children" Foundation took part in the charity event "Let's bring sports back to children"