Tag: IJF
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British Judo luminaries promoted to 9th Dan
Two of the most highly-regarded figures in the history of British Judo, Roy Inman OBE and Colin McIver, were recently promoted to 9th Dan (Kyudan) in a special presentation by famed judo icon and 10th Dan (Jūdan) George Kerr CBE. Colin McIver and George Kerr CBE Lausanne, June 2013: The presentation poignantly took place at…
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Judo: Mongolian Judo is Ready for the Next Step
Mongolian Judo has been developing very fast over the past years. With great results on the World and Olympic Levels, and a brand new IJF Grand Prix event to be held in July 2013, the federation regularly shows its dynamism. Although judo has become one of the most popular and well known sports in the…
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Media Accreditation for World Judo Championships
Lausanne, June 26, 2013: The 2013 edition of the World Championships (Individual and Teams) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, from August 26th to September 1st, 2013. Prior to the event, the IJF will host its Congress in the 2016 Olympic Capital. Please find below important information related to the program and the media…
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Judo Grand Prix Miami 2013
Miami – USA, June 16, 2013: Today (Sunday) was the second and final day of the first Miami Judo Grand Prix at the Doral Legends Ballroom. The World Judo Tour looked at home at the world famous tourist resort as the American faithful savoured their first Grand Prix experience. Seven weight categories were in action…
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Judo Grand Prix Miami 2013 – DAY 1
Miami – USA, June 15, 2013: The opening day of the first Judo Grand Prix in America captivated the iconic tourist resort of Miami as the stars of the World Judo Tour competed at the Doral Legends Ballroom on Saturday. Seven weight categories were in action as the women’s -48kg, -52kg, -57kg and -63kg categories…
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ZUPANCIC becomes world number one
Baku – Azerbaijan, May 7, 2013: In a thriving city where sport is at the centre of the Azerbaijan public’s hearts the Grand Slam was warmly embraced as athletes and delegates were met with great hospitality and respect. The fanatical home supporters were treated to a thrilling second day as their judoka emerged to the…
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Judo Grand Slam Baku 2013
The second Grand Slam of the year, Baku 2013, is set to grace the Sport Olympic Complex as the Azerbaijan Judo Federation hosts one of the World Judo Tour’s four annual Grand Slam events for the first time in history on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May. Women: -48kg Ebru SAHIN (TUR) will compete in…
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Final results of Judo Grand Prix Samsun
Samsun – Turkey, Mar 31, 2013: Today (Sunday) was the second day of the inaugural Samsun Grand Prix as the Black Sea city’s new Tekkeköy Ya?ar Do?u Sports Hall hosted the final day of the competition. Seven weight categories were in action as the women’s -70kg, -78kg, +78kg categories and men’s -81kg, -90kg, -100kg and…
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Judo Grand Prix, Samsun Official Draw
Mar 29, 2013: On Friday the draw took place at Hotel Buyuk Samsun before delegations of the 40 countries that are competing at the third World Judo Tour event of the year, following the season-opening Paris Grand Slam and the Dusseldorf Grand Prix. The two-day spectacle, which will be staged from 2013 through to 2016,…
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IOC, Close and Fruitful Collaboration
Lausanne – Switzerland: Collaboration, “Olympic Solidarity is constantly seeking to encourage the practice of sport by athletes all over the world by offering the National Olympic Committees a large number of programs intended to cover the various stages of development of an athlete’s career, right up to elite level”, explained the institution in the introduction…