One of the reasons that he remained relatively unknown in his home country was friction with the Kodokan Judo Institute, the headquarters of judo. In 1951, Kodokan sent instructors to France.

Putin, 69, has long held a love for judo, in which he is a well-known holder of a black belt. The prestigious Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, the worldwide headquarters of the sport, awarded Puti ...

After a disappointing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, this New Jersey athlete finally won his first Gold Medal at an ...

He was awarded his medal by Mr. Shinichi Nakamura, All Japan Judo Federation President. At -52kg a moment of brilliance from Kisumi Omori saw her take the title. Mr Haruki Uemura, Kodokan ...