Tag: IJF
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SILVA crowned world champion for hosts Brazil
Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, Aug 28, 2013: Two further world champions were inaugurated on day three as the women’s -57kg and men’s –73kg judoka took to the tatami. The Maracanazinho crowd saw 50 women and 78 men compete with the -73kg category the largest in the seven-day competition. The individual competition reached the halfway…
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Judo New IJF Academy launched
Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, Aug 28, 2013: The IJF Academy has been launched with the Coach Qualification Programme revealed as the first project in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. Envic GALEA, EJU General Secretary and IJF Academy Coordinator, made a presentation to delegations participating in the 2013 World Championships where he introduced the newly-established academy.…
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World leader KELMENDI makes history for Kosovo
The 2013 World Championships continued to capture the imagination of a worldwide audience on day two at the Maracanazinho on Tuesday. Two more world champions were crowned on day two as the women’s -52kg and men’s –66kg judoka took to the tatami. Rio de Janeiro, which has become the capital of the judo world this…
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Mongolian MUNKHBAT crowned world champion
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 27, 2013: Two world champions were crowned on day one as the women’s -48kg and men’s –60kg judoka took to the tatami to launch the competition which is the first World Championships since 2011 as judo starred at the London 2012 Olympic Games last year. The teeming venue was full of colour…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…