Invited by Pierre de Coubertin to sit on the International Olympic Committee in 1909, Jigorô Kanô quickly became the central figure in the history of sport in Japan. The inclusion of judo in the programme of the 1940 Olympic Games reflects the success of the method he founded. What similarities and contrasts can we pinpoint between the philosophical concepts of these two great apostles of physical exercise?
By what means and under what influences was the martial art transformed into a modern sport? The 'Judo and Olympism' conference examines the facts and the roles of the actors. It highlights the drivers of evolution which have given judo a place of choice in the current Olympic programme.
Date: February 1st, 2024 Time: 18:00
Live on Youtube
Speakers:
- Thierry Rey: Olympic champion, Paris 2024 special advisor.
- Patrick Clastres: sports historian (University of Lausanne).
- Michel Brousse: secretary of the French Judo Academy.
- Jean-Luc Rougé: first world champion for France, 10th dan, former president of the FFJDA and former IJF Secretary General.
- Brigitte Deydier: three time world champion, Olympic silver medallist, high performance advisor, National Sports Agency.
- Fabien Canu: double world champion, director of the INSEP.
- Nicolas Messner, IJF Media Director, Judo for Peace Director.