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Antoine Bouchard had a flawless day on Saturday april 22nd at the Pan American Open in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Quebecer was never in any danger in his four bouts, and sailed to the top step of the podium in the Under 73 kg class. let's hear what he has to say in this next One On One with Garmamie.Support the Show.

Kyle Reyes (-100 kg) experienced one of the best days of his judo career at the Judo World Championships in Tashkent. The 29-year-old judoka was untouchable right through to the grand final, where he was finally bested by local hero Muzaffarbek Turoboyev. Reyes therefore departs Uzbekistan with the title of runner-up world champion.The gold medal match ended on a somewhat controversial note. Turoboyev had already received two penalties and, according to the commentators, seemed on the v...

After his victories, the judoka made a ‘gator’ sign - a gesture that resonated and spread on social media. "It’s my signature technique on the ground, the 'gator'! I wrap my legs around my opponent and turn," the 29-year-old enthusiastically explained. Après ses victoires, le judoka a fait un signe d'alligator, un geste qui a fait écho sur les médias sociaux. « C’est ma technique signature au sol, le « gator »! J’entoure mon adversaire avec mes jambes et je tourne », a expliq...

Canadians Mohab ElNahas and Étienne Briand went head-to-head in the under-81 kg final at the European Open in Prague, Czech Republic on Sunday. At the end of a hard-fought duel, ElNahas was crowned champion after scoring an ippon.Support the Show.

For the 15th year, the Brad Farrow Bursary is awarded to promising non-carded student athletes who demonstrate a commitment and dedication to training to help them pursue their athletic careers, develop their full potential and achieve their dreams. Since 2007 it is 60 000$ that has been distributed to numerous athletes.Brad Farrow was inducted into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame as an athlete in 1997 for his outstanding performance during his national team career. His outstanding results inclu...