Cox earns judo World Cup bronze

Sophie Cox continues her comeback with a bronze medal at the GB Judo World Cup in Birmingham on Saturday.

London 2012 – British judo players head for Tokyo

The British Judo performance director believes this week’s World Championships will be critical in preparations for the 2012 Olympics.

London 2012 – Riner aiming to make history

France’s 21-year-old judo phenomenon Teddy Riner is aiming this week to become the first man to win five world titles.

McKenzie thankful he found judo

Great Britain judo player Ashley McKenzie says that the sport has changed his life for the better.

Oates puts his 2012 hopes aside

Norfolk judo player Colin Oates says he will not think about London 2012 until he wins a major championship medal.

Dartford judo trio up for worlds

Three Kent judo players say their call-ups to the British squad can help them reach the London 2012 Olympics.

London Olympics 2012: two years to go

Today marks two years until the start of London 2012. A breathtaking series of events are planned to mark the milestone, including the launch of a volunteering programme and the opening of the first official shop. Follow the thrills and spills here 3.54pm: Right, that’s it. Most of the activities celebrating the fact the games [...]

Japan parties pin poll hopes on celebrities

Japan’s judo queen Ryoko Tani after years of deftly putting her opponents to the mat is among a line-up of celebrity candidates hoping to join the rough and tumble of politics.

London 2012 Olympics: Japan's judo world champion Ryoko Tani eyes political gold

Japan’s world judo champion Ryoko Tani plans to run for parliament but was still shooting for gold at the London Games.

Pork blamed for failed drug test

The coach of China’s Olympic judo champion Tong Wen blames pork chops for her positive test for the banned substance Clenbuterol.