Judo Is the Place to Be / IJF.org

Since the beginning of the judo week at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, our sport has been attracting crowds. Every day, from ten o'clock in the morning, thousands of spectators rush to the Arena Champ-de-Mars to watch the competition and experience moments of incredible intensity. The exploits of the French judoka contribute to the popular fervour, as well as the performances of all the athletes who have prepared for many years for the Olympic Games.

Around the tatami, we also find a large number of political, economic and social leaders who come to watch judo because they know that action and emotion are permanent.

Judo, being one of the strongest sports in France, was again highlighted by the attention and honor given by the President of France, His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron 🇫🇷. President Macron watched the Judo event alongside the President Vizer on the first day of the Olympics 🥋🤩… pic.twitter.com/m2BCKcJmpC
— Judo (@Judo) July 28, 2024

Judo stands as a cornerstone of the Olympic movement, embodying the core values that unite athletes, nations and the world.

We were glad to welcome IOC President Mr Thomas Bach to our judo event, displaying the strength and beauty of our sport.

The judo family is unwavering in… pic.twitter.com/HWtSmGIx1h
— Marius Vizer (@MariusVizer) July 31, 2024

Honoured to have HE Mr Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain join us to watch @Judo at the Paris Olympics.

A remarkable Judo event, celebrating the spirit and values of Judo together. 🥋✨ #Judo #Olympics2024 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/fy0KvGJOwd
— Marius Vizer (@MariusVizer) July 30, 2024

Glad to welcome HE Ms Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of Kosovo, who visited to support Kosovo judoka at the Paris Olympics.

Kosovo has truly become a judo powerhouse with its Olympic champions and medalists! 🥋🏅 #Judo #Kosovo #Olympics2024 #Paris2024 @VjosaOsmaniPRKS @Judo pic.twitter.com/97hHtKohSV
— Marius Vizer (@MariusVizer) July 30, 2024

We are grateful to the Government of France for their invaluable contribution to the popularity of our sport. Special thanks to Prime Minister HE Mr. Gabriel Attal and his team for their unwavering support of judo and its values! Wishing the best of luck to all French athletes… pic.twitter.com/6Vsg8ksH0E
— Marius Vizer (@MariusVizer) July 31, 2024

It was a pleasure to enjoy judo together with Mr. Francesco Ricci Bitti, President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations.

Thank you for your support in promoting judo and helping us spread its values around the world. 🥋🌍 @ASOIFSummerIFs #Judo… pic.twitter.com/zuO4fI3nvw
— Marius Vizer (@MariusVizer) July 31, 2024

TOP GUESTS - 27 July 2024

H.E. Mr Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic
H.E. Pedro SÁNCHEZ PÉREZ-CASTEJÓN, President of the Government of Spain
Mr Alejandro BLANCO BRAVO, President of the Spanish Olympic Committee
Mr Juan Carlos BARCOS, President of the Royal Spanish Judo Federation
Mr Stéphane NOMIS, President of the French Judo Federation
Mr Kit MCCONNELL, Sports Director of the International Olympic Committee
Mr Mohammed JALOOD, President of the International Weightlifting Federation
Mr Hamza YERLIKAYA, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye
Mr Siteny RANDRIANASOLONIAIKO, Vice President of the International Judo Federation
Mr Battushig BATBOLD, Member of the International Olympic Committee
Dr Sándor CSÁNYI, President and CEO of OTP Bank
H.E. Mr Irakli KOBAKHIDZE, Prime Minister of Georgia
Mr Tony ESTANGUET, President of Paris 2024
Mr David DOUILLET, Ambassador of the International Judo Federation
Mr Achilleas TSOGAS, Secretary General of the International Weightlifting Federation
Mr Albano CARRISI, Ambassador of the International Judo Federation
H.E. Mr Battulga KHALTMAA, President of the Mongolian Judo Association
Mr Qingfeng BIAN, Vice President of the Taishan Sports Industry Group
Mr Almaz ALSENOV, CEO of Harvest Group
Mr Obaid AL ANZI, Vice President of the International Judo Federation
Mr László TÓTH, Vice President of the International Judo Federation
Mr Carlos ZEGARRA PRESSER, Vice President of the International Judo Federation
Ms Kate CORKERY, Vice President of the International Judo Federation
Dr Lisa ALLAN, Secretary General of the International Judo Federation
Mr Naser AL TAMIMI, General Treasurer of the International Judo Federation

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Mr Stephan FOX, President of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sports
Mr Morinari WATANABE, President of the International Gymnastics Federation and IOC Member
Mr Max-Hervé GEORGE, Chairman and CEO of the ICONA Capital
Mr Qingfeng BIAN, Vice President of the Taishan Sports Industry Group
Mr Almaz ALSENOV, CEO of the Harvest Group
H.E. Ms Vjosa OSMANI-SADRIU, President of the Republic of Kosovo
Mr Albano CARRISI, Ambassador of the International Judo Federation
Mr Otabek UMAROV, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia
Mr Yuki OTA, IOC Member
Mr Léo Gabriel BAHADOURIAN, Honoured Guest of the International Judo Federation
Dr Lisa ALLAN, Secretary General of the International Judo Federation
Mr Naser AL TAMIMI, General Treasurer of the International Judo Federation
Mr Michaely MICHAELY, Honoured Guest of the International Judo Federation
Mr Jean-Luc ROUGÉ, Executive Committee Member of the International Judo Federation
Mr Guy DRUT, Member of the International Olympic Committee
Mr Obaid AL ANZI, Vice President of the International Judo Federation
Mr László TÓTH, Vice President of the International Judo Federation
Mr Carlos ZEGARRA PRESSER, Vice President of the International Judo Federation
H.E. Gabriel ATTAL, Prime Minister of the Republic of France
Dr Idkham IKRAMOV, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Mr Oybek KASIMOV, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Mr Haruki UEMURA, Executive Committee Member of the International Judo Federation