#Sanshiro Murao

Japanese world champion Sanshiro Murao praises Azerbaijan's hospitality and passion for judo

The two-time world champion expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijani fans after claiming another gold medal in Baku

Azerbaijani judokas face fierce battle in Olympic rankings

Heydarov drops to 6th as Japan dominates, Kotsoiev, Hajiyev, and Tckaev lead country’s charge toward Paris 2028

Eljan Hajiyev climbs to 2nd in World Judo rankings

Azerbaijani judoka now trails only Japan’s Sanshiro Murao as other national athletes hold strong positions

Hidayat Heydarov loses top spot in IJF ranking points

Hidayat Heydarov (73 kg), once the top-ranked judoka across all weight categories, is no longer the overall leader in ranking points

Japan to rely on Baku Grand Slam champions at Judo World Championships

The coaching staff of the country widely regarded as the birthplace of judo has chosen to prioritize athletes

Casse, Murao, Sulamanidze - Favorites of the Baku tournament

The list of participants for the Grand Slam tournament has been revealed