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Category: MARTIAL ARTS

  • Judo heroes inducted into IJF Hall of Fame

    Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, August 25, 2013: The first IJF Hall of Fame Gala took place on Sunday as the judo family was united to celebrate the careers of some of the sport’s most illustrious names. The memorable evening was a celebration of judo luminaries and also featured special performances by acclaimed artists Marcel…

  • Preview of the 29th edition of the World Judo

    Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, August 25, 2013: The 29th edition of the World Judo Championships, the centerpiece of the World Judo Tour, is set to illuminate the Maracanazinho in the idyllic setting of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 26 August to 1 September. The sporting world is counting down the hours to the opening…

  • New EC of International Judo Federation

    Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, August 24, 2013: Today the new IJF Executive Committee had its first meeting in Brazil, just two days prior to the beginning of the World Judo Championships, Rio 2013 President – Marius L. Vizer Vice-Presidents: Mr. Lassana Palengo – AJU Mr. Obaid Al-Anzi – JUA Mr. Sergey Soloveychik – EJU…

  • Marius Vizer was re-elected for another four years

    Marius Vizer was re-elected for another four years

    Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, Aug 23, 2013: Mr. Vizer has transformed the image of judo and the IJF since taking office in 2007 during the last World Championships in Brazil’s second largest city. Through his visionary leadership, the IJF has developed a thriving World Judo Tour, established the sport’s place in the Olympic movement…

  • Judo for Children program launches in Miami

    Miami – USA, August, 2013: The International Judo Federation’s highly-anticipated Judo for Children programme launched on Monday as delegates from 40 countries came together on International Youth Day at the Doral Legends Ballroom in Miami. The programme launched with a seminar which featured a rich exchange of ideas, knowledge and case studies from the delegations…

  • Golden GERCSAK crowned world champion

    Miami – USA, August 10, 2013: The 2013 Cadet World Championships gathered pace on day three as four champions were crowned on Saturday during a pulsating day of judo at the Doral Legends Ballroom. Four categories were in action as the girls -57kg and -63kg talents took to the tatami along with the boys -73kg…

  • TSUNEMI triumphs as Japan excel in Miami

    The 2013 Cadet World Championships continued to enthral a receptive Miami audience on Friday during the second day of competition at the Doral Legends Ballroom. Four categories were in action on day two as the girls -48kg and -52kg talents took to the tatami along with the boys -60kg and -66kg categories. Japan enjoyed the same…

  • Cadet World Championships, Miami 2013

    Cadet World Championships, Miami 2013

    The 2013 Cadet World Championships started in style on Thursday as four champions were crowned on the opening day of the competition at the sun-soaked Doral Legends Ballroom in Miami. The girls -40kg and -44kg categories were in action on day one along with the boys -50kg and -55kg categories. All eyes were on the…

  • Judo Camp A Place for the Young Generations

    In Fiesch, at the far end of the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, more than 200 young judoka (Juniors and Cadets), coming from 30 countries, benefited from the expertise of several great champions led by the 6th dan and Olympic bronze medalist, Sergei Aschwanden (SUI).   Francis Favrod, President of the Sergei Judo Camp Association, which…

  • Iran standout Javad has won the junior title

    Moscow, Russia, July 26, 2013: IRAN, Last Sunday was the second and final day of the absorbing Judo Grand Slam, Moscow 2013, at the Krylatskoe Palace of Sport as the focus of the world’s leading judoka now turns to the World Championships in August. Seven weight categories were in action as the women’s -70kg, -78kg,…