The judo world is shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of 24-year-old USA Judo team member Jack Hatton.

“We extend our sincere condolences to the Hatton Family, and Jack’s teammates, coaches and friends,” a USA Judo statement read.

“Jack was one of America’s top judo players and was a multi-time medalist for USA Judo in various competitions across the globe. Jack made an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and he will not be forgotten.”

The two-time Grand Prix medallist fought at the 2019 World Judo Championships in Tokyo.

Jack Hatton (blue) v 2018 world champion Saeid Mollaei

The IJF sends its deepest condolences and support to USA Judo and Jack’s family and friends.

Click here to read the full USA Judo statement.

See also
News
In Casablanca, Referees Aim to Harmonise

24. Jan. 2026 / Prior to the first of three days of intense competition ...

News
Towards a Universal Reference for Judo Grades

23. Jan. 2026 / Recognising that disparities existed in the awarding ...

History
Masutaro Otani: A Pioneer of Judo in Britain

22. Jan. 2026 / The history of judo in Britain was shaped long before ...

Green Dojo
Raising Judoka, Caring for the Future

21. Jan. 2026 / Located in Ilioupoli, a suburb of Athens, the Ilioupoli ...

JudoPod
JudoPod Launches to Worldwide Success

20. Jan. 2026 / The International Judo Federation has concluded 2025 ...

News
Understanding the 2026 IJF World Ranking Season

19. Jan. 2026 / The judo season is about to begin and with it comes ...

Judo for Children
Egypt’s Commitment to Children and the Future

16. Jan. 2026 / Across Egypt, a new generation is discovering judo ...

JudoPod
Beyond the Gold: The Private Mind of Teddy Riner Revealed

15. Jan. 2026 / Why the most dominant judoka of all time believes vulnerability, ...

News
Tina Trstenjak's Lifelong Exploration of Judo Continues

13. Jan. 2026 / “On 31st of December 2022, my first judo career, ...

Health
Winning, Losing and Learning to Move Forward

13. Jan. 2026 / Sporting competition, and even more so elite sport, ...

Judo for Peace
2025: A Year of Judo, Encounters and Peace

12. Jan. 2026 / For Franz Kofler, judo has always been far more than ...

Judo for Peace
From Ethiopia to Germany: Judo as a Bridge for Peace

12. Jan. 2026 / A few weeks ago, Dr Tsegaye Degineh was appointed to ...

News
Nora Gjakova: Closing a Golden Chapter

08. Jan. 2026 / At the very end of 2025, Nora Gjakova announced her ...

INTERVIEW EXPRESS
Shishime Ai (JPN)

08. Jun. 2018 / The next reigning world champion to be invited to answer ...

News
5 Key Takeaways from judo’s first Tokyo 2020 qualifier

06. Jun. 2018 / Highlights from Hohhot Grand Prix 2018

VIDEO
Judo for the World in Iran

07. Jun. 2018 / In April 2018, the International Judo Federation and ...

Meeting
JUDO: A Beneficial Cause

07. Jun. 2018 / 'Society should believe in sport as a beneficial cause ...