The Russian president's favorite sport - judo - was long banned in the Soviet Union. Today Russia's style of the martial art is one of the...

2022年3月1日 · In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr. Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the ...

2021年5月16日 · It’s fair to say that Vladimir Putin is very good at Judo and is a legitimate black belt. Although he may not be at world champion level, he is in his 70s after all and has dedicated most of his life to politics. However, there is certainly evidence to prove his prowess.

2013年8月9日 · Last year, Putin's passions for sport and state collided when Russia's Tagir Khaibulaev won the gold medal in the Judo 100 kg category at the London Olympics. Putin watched the match with British prime minister David Cameron, taking the time to school his host on the intricacies of the sport, the Associated Press reported at the time.

2014年6月5日 · Putin once offered to do a judo demonstration at New York's Madison Square Garden, according to a passage in an obscure book, Judo: History, Theory, Practice, whose 2004 English translation...

2022年3月7日 · The International Judo Federation has removed the titles and jobs Vladimir Putin and a long-time Kremlin-supporting oligarch held at the organization. The announcement comes as Russia's attack...

2024年9月1日 · Vladimir Putin's sporting abilities have been praised by a former judo champ. Despite not being a professional, 71 year old Putin is reportedly quite handy with the martial arts discipline.

2022年3月4日 · The Russian invasion of Ukraine has Japan’s judo authorities grappling with calls from the public to take Russian President Vladimir Putin to the mat and strip him of his high-ranking belt.

2012年8月2日 · Vladimir Putin was one thrilled Russian president on Thursday. The longtime judo enthusiast had a VIP seat to watch Tagir Khaibulaev win the 100-kilogram gold medal. When the match ended,...

2022年2月27日 · The International Judo Federation (IJF) has suspended Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the federation due to “the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine,” the sport ...