An international judo training camp concluded in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 5 to 15 August, with more than 700 judoka from 30 countries taking part at the Olympic Training Base in the Almaty Region.
The camp offered athletes a valuable opportunity to spar and train together in large international groups, practising techniques from standing throws to ground work with partners from many different national teams and styles.
For coaches and athletes alike, such large multinational training blocks play an important role in preparation for a busy international season, building sharpness, adaptability and the kind of experience that is hard to recreate in a domestic setting.
Details of any individual star athletes or medal records were not confirmed in official material at the time of writing; the focus of this report is on the camp's scale and its value for international preparation.