Tag: Marius VIZER
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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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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…
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Appointment of New SportAccord General Director
Lausanne, July 01, 2013: SportAccord, the umbrella organization for both Olympic and non-Olympic International Sports Federations as well as organizers of Multi-Sport Games had its first council meeting today, after the newly elected President Mr. Marius Vizer took office. SportAccord has held its first Council meeting today, after the newly elected President Mr Marius Vizer…
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The 8th Dan of Judo attributed to Russian President
The 8th Dan of Judo attributed to Russian President Vladimir Putin Lausanne – Switzerland, Oct 10, 2012: Following the festivities of the 60th anniversary of the International Judo Federation, celebrated last year in Paris on the occasion of the World Championships, the IJF had the honor of awarding the 8th Dan to Vladimir Putin, President…
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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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MOU and Partnership Protocol between the IJF and the CISM and between the IJF and USIP
Paris-France, Feb 05, 2012: Partnership Protocol, On the occasion of the Judo Grand Slam, Paris 2012, the International Judo Federation has signed two important Memorandum of Understanding with the ‘Conseil International du Sport Militaire’ (CISM) and the ‘Union Sportive Internationale des Polices’. International Military Sport Council (CISM) Marius L. VIZER, the IJF President, and Colonel…
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IJF President Marius VIZER received the Kazakhstan NOC’s Golden Order
Almaty-Kazakhstan, Jan 14, 2011: Kazakhstan NOC Golden Order, In the first day of the World Masters Almaty 2012, the Minister of Sports and Tourism of Republic of Kazakhstan, Talgat YERMEGIYAEV rewarded Marius VIZER, the IJF President with the Golden Order of National Olympic Committee of Republic of Kazakhstan for his special merits in sport’s development globally and specfically…