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Judo and swimming Ones to Watch announced for Rio 2016
The athletes to look out for at September’s Paralympic Games include six judoka and 31 swimmers.
![Elena Bogdanova of Russia competes at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Championship 2015 in Odivelas, Portugal.](/sites/default/files/images/151203130316000_bogdanova.jpg)
Top 5 moments from the European Judo Championship
From Ilham Zakiyev’s sportsmanship to Ibrahim Bolukbasi’s big throw, here are highlights you might have missed.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2015
The public has until 9 December to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.
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Russian judoka dominate European Championship
Russia took home 19 medals, including four golds.
![Maryna Cherniak of Ukraine (blue) and Eva Cseroviczki of Hungary (white) compete during the Women's Judo -48kg bronze medal match on day thirteen of the Baku 2015 European Games.](/sites/default/files/images/151129103904139_GettyImages-478488144.jpg)
Cherniak caps season with European title
World No. 1 Inna Cherniak won the women’s under 57kg gold medal on day two of the IBSA European Judo Championships.
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Opening day full of surprises at judo Euros
Unexpected results make for an exciting first day of competition in Odivelas, Portugal.
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Three to watch at European Judo Championship 2015
Ukraine’s Khorava and Cherniak could bring double gold back to their country.
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IBSA launches Judo European website, releases guidelines
The website will provide the latest news and results from the last Rio 2016 qualification tournament in the sport.
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No. 47 Uzbekistan’s judoka open season with bang
In the first World Cup of the year, Uzbekistan made themselves a force to be reckoned with ahead of Rio 2016.
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British judo squad aiming for Rio 2016
Four of their members are currently ranked in the top 10 and are gearing up for the European Championships.
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Khorava confident in defending judo gold
Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.
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Brazil’s Tenorio gears up for last Paralympic hurrah
The four-time Paralympic judoka champion hopes to show he is still in good form at Toronto 2015.
![Cuba's Dalidaivis Rodriguez Clark celebrates after winning the women's -63kg judo gold medal contest at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150801164907218_GettyImages-151074679.jpg)
Toronto 2015 preview: Judo
Can Cuba maintain their dominance in the Americas at Toronto 2015?
Jung Min Lee quickly emerges into para-judo scene
Less than a year into the sport, the South Korean judoka has already captured two key titles in the men’s under-81kg.
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Portugal to host 2015 Judo European Championships
European countries can obtain ranking points toward allocation slots to Rio 2016.
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Second National Paralympic Day to be held in Argentina
The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.
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Judo makes appearance in 2015 European Games
Fifteen judoka with visual impairments showcased their sport to the audience in Baku.
![Dmytro Solovey of Ukraine and Sharif Khalilov of Uzbekistan compete in the Men's 73kg Gold Medal Contest at the London 2012 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/140207143651786_151075385_0.jpg)
New judo world rankings published
The new rankings take into account performances at May’s IBSA World Games in Seoul, Korea.
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Karn to set tone for Canadian judo team at Toronto 2015
The veteran judoka understands his performance could affect the rest of his squad as they vie for Rio 2016.
![Judoka Priscilla Gagne in training for the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170202113009559_Priscilla-Gagne.jpg)
Canada names Toronto 2015 judo, table tennis teams
Four judoka, eight table tennis players will have a chance to compete for berths to Rio 2016.