JUDO NEW ZEALAND


Total Records: 140

Referee Flys The Flag

(2025-05-23 08:41:01)
Diane Limbrey (WEL WN) has been flying the New Zealand flag as a referee this month in Europe.First it was in Istanbul, Turkey at the Junior European Cup on 3-4 May.  It was a packed weekend of excellent judo with 505 players competing over 3 mats which made for long day with the preliminary rounds not finishing until after 7pm and the final block not until after 9pm, both days.Then it was onto Gori, Georgia for the Senior European Cup the following weekend.  Although the number of players was low in comparison to Istanbul the enthusiasm and noise from the crowd
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Qona Takes Gold

(2025-05-05 12:13:32)
Qona Christie (WEL WN) secured the gold medal at the Mandurah OJU Open in the -63kg category.
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Sydnee Andrews Claims Silver at Panamerican-Oceania Championships

(2025-05-01 12:54:11)
NZL judoka Sydnee Andrews (GIS WB) continues her impressive run on the international circuit, securing a silver medal over the weekend at the Panamerican-Oceania Continental Championships in Santiago, Chile.
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IJF Announce World Veterans and Kata Championships

(2025-05-23 08:41:08)
The International Judo Federation has made the official announcement that the Kata and Veterans World Championships 2025 will be held in France.
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Success At Algiers African Open

(2025-05-05 12:12:13)
Maarten de Ridder (REN CA) claimed bronze in the Senior Men -81kg category at the recent African Open held in Algiers.
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JNZ and Kapiti Stalwart Celebrates 80th

(2025-05-01 12:54:18)
JNZ congratulates Life Member Norm Cook (KAP WN) in celebrating his 80th birthday with the club last weekend.
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IJF Rule Change Seminar

(2025-02-25 15:51:53)
Following the IJF changes to the competition rules, JNZ International referee Craig Bartlett will host an on-line Teams meeting to go through the IJF rule changes. Athletes, coaches, and referees are encouraged to attend.Judo New Zealand - 2025 New Rules Seminar22 February 20259:30 am - 11:30 am (NZT)
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2025 National Training Camp

(2025-02-25 15:51:51)
The 2025 JNZ National Training Camp was held for the first time in Palmerston North from January 16th to January 19th.
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NZL SUccess At Veteran World Championships

(2025-02-03 17:28:09)
A huge congratulations to the New Zealand Veterans Judo Team for their outstanding performance at the 2024 Veteran World Championships in Las VegasLeading the way was Melody Scott (CAN CA), who claimed GOLD in the Women's -78 kg category—an extraordinary achievement!Vitaly Aliluev (UNI AK) secured a well-deserved bronze in the Men's -100 kg division, showcasing exceptional skill and determination.Barry Clough (PMN NW) delivered a strong performance, finishing fifth in the fiercely competitive Men's +100 kg category.A special shout-out to Jason White (CAN CA), Harry Smith (CAM WB), and John Maxwell (NEL CD) for their hard-fought matches and incredible effort representing New
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World Kata Championships Success

(2024-12-12 12:42:22)
At the 2024 World Championships Kata in Las Vegas just last week, several entries hailed from Oceania, a fact which highlights the diversity of the discipline.Officials of the Oceania Judo Union said, “Our competitors delivered remarkable performances on day 2, showcasing the strength and skill within our region. Sam Manu (WN WAI) and Phouphayly Palilavong (WN UPP) represented New Zealand in the Goshin-Jutsu section, delivering a solid performance and achieving an impressive score of 436 points! Their performance was outstanding and a testament to their dedication.
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