If the national teams involved were able to express themselves fully, it is because behind the scenes, teamwork was optimal, with everyone fully involved in a personal capacity, for the benefit of all.
Marius Vizer, the IJF President said, "I want to congratulate all those who have been involved to make judo at the World Combat Games a success. We can be proud of our team and our judo family, sparing no effort to make judo what it is today."
All people within the IJF team have played key roles in delivering the best event possible, from the registration of the delegations to judogi control, the field of play set up, the sport presentation, the media and on. Teodor Pop, the IJF Technical Delegate for the event declared, "It was a pleasure to fulfill this job, thank you for your dedication and efforts!"
On the field of play, Loretta Cusack-Doyle was in action. Her expertise paid off. The competition began on time and ran smoothly the whole day. The six referees who were present in Riyadh are among the best in the world. They could work in perfect conditions. Experts such as Tina Trstenjak or Jeon Ki-Young brought all their knowledge, while Dennis Dennis van der Geest lent his voice to the presentation of the contests. Those are just a few examples of the people behind the scenes who gave their all to allow the athletes to display their best judo. It goes without mentioning that there were many who did not necessarily go to Saudi Arabia but who made sure that all the paperwork was done and all the equipment was in place.
Over the years, the IJF has been developing an internationally recognised expertise in all fields. The Combat Games is now over but the team is again present in Abu Dhabi for the annual grand slam and once again it is a success too.