Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in a training session with Russia's judo team in Sochi on January 8, 2016. Putin held a friendly fight with the team's Italian coach Ezio Gamba.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and a Russian businessman have been removed from all positions in the International Judo Federation (IJF), the sport’s governing body said, in the latest spor… ...

Vladimir Putin and another Russian billionaire were disciplined by the International Judo Federation (IJF) on Sunday over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Judo federation takes further step to separate itself from Vladimir Putin. March 7, 2022. 2 min. Vladimir Putin watched judo competition alongside then-Prime Minister David Cameron at the 2012 ...

In another bit of machismo self-promotion, Russian President Vladimir Putin got a chance to flash his martial-arts skills during a workout with the Russian judo team in Sochi.

Russian president Vladimir Putin and fellow world leaders took time away from the Eastern Economic Forum Thursday to enjoy a shared passion – judo. Putin, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin was suspended from his role as honorary president of the International Judo Federation, the sport's governing body said Sunday. The IJF cited Russia’s invasion ...

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.

'Macho man' Vladimir Putin is at it again. State television showed a video of the Russian president Friday throwing members of the national judo team to the ground. After Putin and coach Ezio ...

Russian president Vladimir Putin and fellow world leaders took time away from the Eastern Economic Forum Thursday to enjoy a shared passion – judo. CNN values your feedback 1.