JUDO NEWS

Elena Bogdanova of Russia competes at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Championship 2015 in Odivelas, Portugal.

From Ilham Zakiyev’s sportsmanship to Ibrahim Bolukbasi’s big throw, here are highlights you might have missed.

Collage of six photos showing a wheelchair racer, a wheelchair dance sport couple, judoka, powerlifter, sit skier, archer

The public has until 9 December to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.

Azerbaijan’s Ilham Zakiyev conceded the final match at the 2015 IBSA European Judo Championships to Russia’s Abdula Kurmagomedov.

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.

World No. 1 Inna Cherniak won the women’s under 57kg gold medal on day two of the IBSA European Judo Championships.

Two judokas competing at the European judo championships

Unexpected results make for an exciting first day of competition in Odivelas, Portugal.

Sam Ingram competing

Ukraine’s Khorava and Cherniak could bring double gold back to their country.

Two judoka during a competition

The website will provide the latest news and results from the last Rio 2016 qualification tournament in the sport.

Two judoka during a competition

In the first World Cup of the year, Uzbekistan made themselves a force to be reckoned with ahead of Rio 2016.

Sam Ingram competing

Four of their members are currently ranked in the top 10 and are gearing up for the European Championships.

Two men practising judo

Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.

Two judokas in competition

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.

Can Cuba maintain their dominance in the Americas at Toronto 2015?

Three men in white training suits stand on a podium with medals

Less than a year into the sport, the South Korean judoka has already captured two key titles in the men’s under-81kg.

Two women on the floor, practising judo

European countries can obtain ranking points toward allocation slots to Rio 2016.

Group of men standing behind a banner holding a cup in the air.

The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.

Four male judoka pose on podium

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

The new rankings take into account performances at May’s IBSA World Games in Seoul, Korea.

Two judoka competiting.

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.

Four judoka, eight table tennis players will have a chance to compete for berths to Rio 2016.

Dmytro Solovey of Ukraine (white) defeated Eduardo Avila Sanchez of Mexico in their -73kg semi-final match on his way to the gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Korean judoka Jin defeats Russia’s Pozdnysheva to even the two nation’s gold-medal counts.