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# Judo

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2022
# War in Ukraine
Punishing Russian athletes unfair, says International Judo Federation with ties to Putin
IJF President Marius Vizer and the Russian President are long-standing friends, with Vizer praising him in 2014 as “the perfect ambassador for our sport”.
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Mar 3rd 2022, 12:02 PM
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# Judo
'It is tough' - Ben Fletcher narrowly beaten by Khurramov
A second minute Waza-ari swung the contest for the Uzbekistan competitor.
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Jul 29th 2021, 4:13 AM
# Judo
Olympic debut ends in heartbreaking defeat for Fletcher
Austria’s Michaela Polleres was victorious in their women’s 70kg round 32 clash.
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Jul 28th 2021, 5:38 AM
# Get Well Soon
Irish Olympic hopeful Fletcher set for surgery on broken leg
Fletcher suffered the injury at the IJF Tel Aviv Grand Slam on Saturday.
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Feb 22nd 2021, 4:42 PM
# big ben
'If Irish people ever thought I was brash, that would be my worst nightmare'
When the opportunity came to switch allegiance from Britain to Ireland, Ben Fletcher jumped at it.
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Dec 27th 2020, 9:08 AM
# Treatment room
Eddie Jones slammed as training camp leaves two players with broken leg and fractured jaw
Sam Jones and Anthony Watson will miss the November internationals.
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Oct 7th 2016, 11:14 AM
# Judo
Ronda Rousey: 'The Olympians in our sport are really neglected'
“I came home with just a handshake and a boot out the door,” says the UFC champ.
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Jun 4th 2015, 2:02 PM
# Olympian
Heartbreak for Lisa Kearney as injury brings premature end to Olympic dream
The 25-year-old tweeted the bad news this evening.
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Apr 16th 2015, 7:25 PM
# cute combat
Two little girls have the most adorable Judo fight ever
Bow down!
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Apr 9th 2014, 7:56 AM
# succulent chinese meal
Watch the real-life Ron Burgundy getting arrested
GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY PENIS.
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Sep 4th 2013, 8:55 AM
# London 2012
US judoka disqualified after failed drugs test
Nicholas Delpopolo was competing in the 73kg division but has tested positive for a banned substance.
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Aug 6th 2012, 4:21 PM
# 82 seconds
Saudi Arabia's first female Olympian 'honoured' despite quick exit
Wojdan Shaherkani makes history for Saudi Arabia – but is quickly eliminated from her women’s over-78kg judo tournament.
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Aug 3rd 2012, 11:35 AM
# short lived
Controversy reigns in judo competition as judges overturn winning decision
Cho Jun-Ho of South Korea thought he was through to an Olympic semi-final. He was wrong.
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Jul 29th 2012, 2:48 PM
# Round-Up
Olympic Village: Day One, wrap
A round-up of the weird, wonderful and woeful of the first day of medal-winning action at London 2012.
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Jul 28th 2012, 10:23 PM
# Disappointment
Kearney loses out on 'golden score'
The Belfast judoka was beaten in sudden death this afternoon.
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Jul 28th 2012, 1:26 PM
# 20 Days to Go
London 2012: Introducing... Lisa Kearney
The first woman to ever represent Ireland in the Judo competition.
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Jul 7th 2012, 8:00 PM
# progressive
Saudis to permit women to compete in Olympics
No female athletes from the country have secured qualification for London 2012 at present.
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Jun 25th 2012, 6:56 PM
# Interview
2012 Olympics: Kearney staying focused on that final step to London
Lisa Kearney is bidding to become the first woman to represent Ireland in Olympic Judo when she travels to Russia next week for the European Championships.
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Apr 21st 2012, 8:00 AM