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Exclusive interview: Kristiina Pekkola, President of the Swedish Judo Federation

Exclusive interview: Kristiina Pekkola, President of the Swedish Judo Federation

by Farzad Youshanlou | Feb 18, 2026 | Combat Sports

In the latest instalment of an ongoing interview series for Sportsin, the focus turns to Kristiina Pekkola, President of the Swedish Judo Federation, Vice President of the European Judo Union, and a close collaborator with the IJF Academy in the field of education....
Muaythai gains momentum in Saudi Arabia with a master class led by legends from Thailand

Muaythai gains momentum in Saudi Arabia with a master class led by legends from Thailand

by Javier Nieto | Feb 16, 2026 | Combat Sports

The echo of more than 500 athletes filled the Self-Defense Hall at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Sport Complex in Riyadh, as a historic Muaythai Master Class brought together participants from across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the guidance of Thai legends such as...
Kigali hosts 2026 Hope and Dreams Sports Festival for refugee youth

Kigali hosts 2026 Hope and Dreams Sports Festival for refugee youth

by Farzad Youshanlou | Feb 13, 2026 | Combat Sports

More than 200 refugee children and young athletes from Mahama and Kiziba camps gathered in Kigali from February 4 to 6 to participate in the 2026 Hope and Dreams Sports Festival, organisers said. The three-day event, hosted by the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation in...
51 international karate figures call for suspension of Iran Federation

51 international karate figures call for suspension of Iran Federation

by Farzad Youshanlou | Feb 12, 2026 | Combat Sports

Fifty-one prominent figures in international karate, including world champions, leading coaches and WKF referees, have signed a letter calling for the suspension of the Karate Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The signatories are also urging the creation of...
Protests countinue as karate athletes’ rights are violated

Protests countinue as karate athletes’ rights are violated

by Farzad Youshanlou | Feb 11, 2026 | Combat Sports

The organisers of the European Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors and Under 21s, held in Limassol, Cyprus, prevented the Kosovo national team from entering the host country and participating in the event. Efforts by the Kosovo Karate Federation to resolve the...
Marius Vizer calls for unity as Paris Grand Slam opens the 2026 World Judo Tour

Marius Vizer calls for unity as Paris Grand Slam opens the 2026 World Judo Tour

by Farzad Youshanlou | Feb 9, 2026 | Combat Sports

International Judo Federation president Marius Vizer opened the Paris Grand Slam with a speech focused on unity, solidarity and peace, setting the tone for the start of the 2026 World Judo Tour inside a sold out Accor Arena. Addressing French Judo Federation president...
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