Total Records: 182
Liti and de Villiers named Ngā Pou Hāpai - our Flag bearer and Baton bearer for Glasgow 2026
(2026-07-24 08:43:03)
Weightlifter David Liti and Judo athlete Moira de Villiers (CJA CA) have been named The New Zealand Team Ngā Pou Hāpai (Flag bearer and Baton bearer) for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. de Villiers has been named Pou Hāpai - Wahine and will carry Te Kaunoti, New Zealand’s King's Baton, into the ceremony. The pair were formally announced by New Zealand Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery at a special gathering of athletes, partners, friends and whānau at New Zealand House in Glasgow. De Villiers said receiving the call from Avery was a special moment. “When I got the call it
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Weightlifter David Liti and Judo athlete Moira de Villiers (CJA CA) have been named The New Zealand Team Ngā Pou Hāpai (Flag bearer and Baton bearer) for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. de Villiers has been named Pou Hāpai - Wahine and will carry Te Kaunoti, New Zealand’s King's Baton, into the ceremony. The pair were formally announced by New Zealand Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery at a special gathering of athletes, partners, friends and whānau at New Zealand House in Glasgow. De Villiers said receiving the call from Avery was a special moment. “When I got the call it
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Craig Bartlett Appointed to Referee At Commonwealth Games
(2026-07-24 08:52:54)
JNZ is pleased to advise that our New Zealand referee Craig Bartlett (HOW AK) has been appointed to officiate at the Commonwealth Games to be held shortly in Glasgow.Craig is the only referee selected from the Oceania Judo Union and I sure we all wish him well for a successful performance at the Games.
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JNZ is pleased to advise that our New Zealand referee Craig Bartlett (HOW AK) has been appointed to officiate at the Commonwealth Games to be held shortly in Glasgow.Craig is the only referee selected from the Oceania Judo Union and I sure we all wish him well for a successful performance at the Games.
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Sydney Cleared To Compete
(2026-07-24 08:53:03)
The NZOC have confirmed that Sydney Andrews (GIS WB) has been cleared to compete at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games having passed her medical assessment and returned to competition.
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The NZOC have confirmed that Sydney Andrews (GIS WB) has been cleared to compete at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games having passed her medical assessment and returned to competition.
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NZOC The NZ Team Presence At AIO
(2026-07-24 08:54:13)
The NZOC "New Zealand Team" will have a presence at the Auckland International Open and will be promoting the NZ Commonwealth Games Team.
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The NZOC "New Zealand Team" will have a presence at the Auckland International Open and will be promoting the NZ Commonwealth Games Team.
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NZ Referees In Action
(2026-07-20 14:03:12)
On 20-21 June, Diane Limbrey (WEL WN) and Craig Bartlett (HOW AK) joined 36 other referees across 5 tatami at the Berlin Junior European Cup that had 459 judoka taking part from 38 countries.New Zealand’s Hayden Brosius (JNH AK) was our sole competitor. He drew a Hungarian first up, who proved too strong with Hayden losing after 3 minute 50 seconds by ippon.Diane then moved onto Prague for their Senior European Open on 27-28 June, as it hosted 412 judoka from 38 countries, joining 26 fellow referees across three mats. She had the honour of being selected to referee the under
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On 20-21 June, Diane Limbrey (WEL WN) and Craig Bartlett (HOW AK) joined 36 other referees across 5 tatami at the Berlin Junior European Cup that had 459 judoka taking part from 38 countries.New Zealand’s Hayden Brosius (JNH AK) was our sole competitor. He drew a Hungarian first up, who proved too strong with Hayden losing after 3 minute 50 seconds by ippon.Diane then moved onto Prague for their Senior European Open on 27-28 June, as it hosted 412 judoka from 38 countries, joining 26 fellow referees across three mats. She had the honour of being selected to referee the under
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Dan Grading For Arya
(2026-07-24 08:36:17)
Arya Zale (DEN AK) was recently presented her Shodan, achieved after meeting all requirements on 10 June.
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Arya Zale (DEN AK) was recently presented her Shodan, achieved after meeting all requirements on 10 June.
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JNZ Member Wins Silver At Japan Masters Judo Championships
(2026-07-24 08:38:06)
Al Green (KOD AK) has returned from Tokyo after a month training at the Kodokan where - aside from the daily Randori in the main Dojo - he continued to develop his knowledge of Ju no Kata, being tutored by renown experts Umezu Sensei (9th Dan) & Takebuchi Sensei (8th Dan).
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Al Green (KOD AK) has returned from Tokyo after a month training at the Kodokan where - aside from the daily Randori in the main Dojo - he continued to develop his knowledge of Ju no Kata, being tutored by renown experts Umezu Sensei (9th Dan) & Takebuchi Sensei (8th Dan).
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CA Area Kime No Kata Seminar And Competition
(2026-06-26 09:53:21)
CA Area hosted a successful Kime No Kata seminar and competition over the weekend of 20-21 June, supported by the JNZ Kata Commission.
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CA Area hosted a successful Kime No Kata seminar and competition over the weekend of 20-21 June, supported by the JNZ Kata Commission.
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OJU Gender Equality Funding Opportunity
(2026-07-14 10:51:29)
The Oceania Judo Union have provided a funding opportunity to support the development of female participation in Judo.Individual projects aimed at supporting the development of female participation in Judo. Projects may include participation initiatives, female-only training programmes, coaching and leadership development, school or community programmes, events, or other innovative activities that increase opportunities for women and girls in judo.Please send any questions or applications to the OJU Vice-President (contact details in attachment).Submission deadline: 31 July, 2026
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The Oceania Judo Union have provided a funding opportunity to support the development of female participation in Judo.Individual projects aimed at supporting the development of female participation in Judo. Projects may include participation initiatives, female-only training programmes, coaching and leadership development, school or community programmes, events, or other innovative activities that increase opportunities for women and girls in judo.Please send any questions or applications to the OJU Vice-President (contact details in attachment).Submission deadline: 31 July, 2026
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NZOC Names Commonwealth Games Judo Team
(2026-07-14 12:13:31)
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), alongside Judo New Zealand has today named seven athletes to the New Zealand Team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.NZ Team Judo athletes:
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The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), alongside Judo New Zealand has today named seven athletes to the New Zealand Team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.NZ Team Judo athletes:
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