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Astana’s opening day blends home pride with a French double at the top - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Astana’s opening day blends home pride with a F...

Kazakhstan celebrated home podium success in Astana, while France took control of day one with gold medals from Blandine Pont and Faiza Mokdar.

Astana’s opening day blends home pride with a F...

Kazakhstan celebrated home podium success in Astana, while France took control of day one with gold medals from Blandine Pont and Faiza Mokdar.

A New Step for Judo in Europe as EJU and Fighting Films Europe Link Up - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

A New Step for Judo in Europe as EJU and Fighti...

Fighting Films Europe and the EJU have launched a partnership focused on supporting judo’s development across Europe at every level.

A New Step for Judo in Europe as EJU and Fighti...

Fighting Films Europe and the EJU have launched a partnership focused on supporting judo’s development across Europe at every level.

Amber Gersjes turns silver momentum into -48 kg triumph in Astana - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Amber Gersjes turns silver momentum into -48 kg...

Amber Gersjes captured -48 kg gold in Astana, while Francesca Milani and Kristina Dudina added European bronze medals.

Amber Gersjes turns silver momentum into -48 kg...

Amber Gersjes captured -48 kg gold in Astana, while Francesca Milani and Kristina Dudina added European bronze medals.

Blandine Pont Seizes Astana Gold After Tight -52 kg Final - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Blandine Pont Seizes Astana Gold After Tight -5...

Blandine Pont claimed -52 kg gold in Astana after a tense final, capitalising on one ne-waza error and closing out the last minute with control.

Blandine Pont Seizes Astana Gold After Tight -5...

Blandine Pont claimed -52 kg gold in Astana after a tense final, capitalising on one ne-waza error and closing out the last minute with control.

Nutfulloev Stays Sharp Under Pressure to Take -66 kg Gold in Astana - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Nutfulloev Stays Sharp Under Pressure to Take -...

Abdurakhim Nutfulloev captured -66 kg gold in Astana after a composed final, while two intense bronze bouts completed the podium.

Nutfulloev Stays Sharp Under Pressure to Take -...

Abdurakhim Nutfulloev captured -66 kg gold in Astana after a composed final, while two intense bronze bouts completed the podium.

Astana Sets the Stage as the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam Begins - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Astana Sets the Stage as the 2026 Qazaqstan Bar...

Astana has welcomed the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam, opening a key World Judo Tour stop just before Olympic qualification begins.

Astana Sets the Stage as the 2026 Qazaqstan Bar...

Astana has welcomed the 2026 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam, opening a key World Judo Tour stop just before Olympic qualification begins.