Tag: IJF Sports Commission
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IJF is introducing two new commissions
Lausanne, Nov 19, 2013: A Development Commission and Gender Equity Commission will be established with a dedicated taskforce of experts. The commissions will be committed to empowering national federations with resources and new methods of engagement while upholding the values and traditions of judo. The Developement Commission will particularly be in charge of coordinating the…
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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…