Tag: IJF President
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IJF and FISU Sign a Cooperation Convention
Belek – Turkey, Apr 14, 2014: On the occasion of the recent SportAccord Convention, which took place in Belek, Turkey, from April 6-11, 2014, the IJF and the FISU (International University Sports Federation) signed an important collaboration convention. The document was signed by Marius Vizer, the IJF President, and by Eric Saintrond, the FISU Secretary…
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Teddy Riner Elected New President
Rio de Janeiro, Sept 01, 2013: Six-time senior world champion Teddy Riner was announced as President of the IJF Athletes Commission at the Maracanazinho on Sunday. Photo Caption: Alina Dumitru (ROU), Olympic Champion, voting to elect the President of the IJF athlete commission. Photo Caption: Teddy Riner (FRA), Olympic Champion and 6 time World Champion,…
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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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Marius to Run for the SportAccord Presidency
Mar 15, 2013: On March 13th, 2013, the General Secretary of the International Judo Federation, Mr. Jean-Luc ROUGE, sent the nomination of Mr. Marius L. VIZER, the IJF President, for the position of SportAccord President at the next elections to be held in St-Petersburg in May on the occasion of the SportAccord Convention. In compliance…
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Putin and Cameron Visit the Olympic Judo
London – GBR, August 2, 2012: Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and David Cameron, British Prime Minister, were in ExCel to witness an incredible display of judo on the sixth day of the 2012 Olympic Games. Mr. Putin, who is also Honorary President of the International Judo Federation (IJF), congratulated the Russian men’s…
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Draw, Press Conference the Games
We remind you that today (Thursday (today) July 26th, 2012) will be an important day for the judo and the International Judo Family on the occasion of the Olympic Games, London 2012, as the official draw of the competition will be held, followed immediately by the IJF President’s Press Conference. Find below the most updated…
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IJF President, Marius L. Vizer Back on the Tatami
IJF News, Jan 26, 2012: IJF President Marius Vizer, On the occasion of the recent Judo Grand Prix, Qingdao 2011 (last December), the IJF President, Marius L. Vizer, visited several places where judo is used as a tool for the development and the education of the youth. During his visits, he was also accompanied by several Chinese…