Olympics - How do athletes in weight category sports make their weight for competition?
The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Israeli-Iranian movie filmed undercover to avoid suspicion
"Tatami", a tense thriller centred on a world judo championship, got its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival at the weekend.
Mon Sep 04 2023
3.25 million tickets sold for Paris 2024 first sales phase
Tickets for climbing and BMX freestyle sold out on the first day, while for fencing, judo and track cycling were all snapped up in few days.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Judo: Putin, Rotenberg removed from all positions on Judo's governing body
The IJF also cancelled a May 20-22 Grand Slam event in Kazan, Russia.
Mon Mar 07 2022
A 4-step guide on selecting your first martial art
If you're thinking about taking up martial arts, it's a decision that could lead you on a long fulfilling journey.
Wed May 08 2019
Olympic judo: How Brazil made a Japanese sport its own
Brazil's world-girdling journey from judo zero to podium regular is as twisted as the most complicated judo throw.
Wed Jul 20 2016
Japan women coach accused of beatings to quit
Japan's national women's judo head coach said Thursday he would resign, the day after allegations emerged he had beaten his athletes with wooden swords.
Thu Jan 31 2013
Japanese female judo Olympians 'beaten' by coaches
Officials revealed Japan's female Olympic judo athletes were beaten with bamboo swords and slapped by their coaches.
Wed Jan 30 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024