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British medal optimism in 2021 based on history
Great Britain’s record at Olympic Games level over the years has been equally as sketchy. To date they have won only eighteen Olympic medals in Judo since it was added to the Summer games schedule way back in 1964. Neil Adams is still the most successful British judoka after winning silver in the men’s U71 kg category in 1980 in Moscow, Russia, and again in the men’s U78 kg category in 1984 in Los Angeles, USA.
US threatens to pull WADA funding as war of words escalates
The United States is threatening to cut off funding to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unless it immediately enacts serious reforms, according to a report by the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
Versatile Ben Urban dives into adventure in Uruguay
You may know Ben Urban (25) as a clubcoach, judoka or maybe as one of the photographers of the IJF. His main occupation now is being a coach of Uruguay´s National Team. JJA Sport Studio asked Ben how he became coach, especially in Uruguay and about his goals.
Olympic hopeful U.S. boxer cleared of doping violation caused by sex
U.S. Olympic team boxer Virginia Fuchs has been cleared of a doping violation after the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) determined that banned substances in her sample had been transmitted during sex with her boyfriend.
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IOC wants athletes' dialogue as protest calls grow louder
Athletes will discuss and decide on how best to support the core Olympic values “in a dignified way”, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday, as calls to change rules restricting protests at Games grow louder.
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Hearn: Joshua and Fury agree terms on two-fight deal
British world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed financial terms for a two-fight deal, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Wednesday.
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IOC confirms protest ban remains
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that athletes are still banned from protesting at the Games after several sports moved to allow protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody, the Telegraph has reported.
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WADA to ramp up testing to fill anti-doping 'gaps'
The World Anti-Doping Agency says the COVID-19 pandemic may have harmed the fight for clean sport and that “additional targeted testing” was being planned to eliminate gaps as competition resumes.
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Queensland government halts work on 2032 Olympics bid to deal with COVID
Senior international Olympic official John Coates said on Saturday he supports a decision by Queensland’s state government to postpone work on its bid for the 2032 Games while they focus on the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Fury 'mentally happy' to be in ring, eyes Klitschko-like reign
Tyson Fury said he is no longer boxing for fame, money or titles but that stepping into the ring keeps him “mentally happy” as he targets a long reign as the world heavyweight champion.
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