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Kazimierz Jaremczak Passed Away

It is with deep regret that the international judo community was informed that on 7th May 2025, at the ...

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Jan Eirik Schiøtz Has Passed Away

It is with deep sadness that we received the news of the sudden passing of Jan Eirik Schiøtz.

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Stefan Marginean, Promoter of Judo in the Military Forces, Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Stefan Marginean, Head of the IJF Military ...

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IJF Kata Judge Dennis Penfold Has Passed Away

Dennis Penfold, 8th dan, who was a kata judge for the European Judo Union and the International Judo ...

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The Judo Family Mourns Sudden Passing of Francesco Soldano

A few days ago, Francesco Soldano was officiating as a referee at the European Cadet Championships.

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Yoshihiro Uchida Has Passed Away

Every year we used to follow Marti Malloy (USA), world and Olympic medallist, wishing a happy birthday ...

Maricet Espinosa Will Shine in the Sky

The news of the death of a member of the judo family is always heartbreaking.

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Omar Danga Loum Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Omar Danga Loum, Honorary member of the IJF ...

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The Judo Family Mourns the Loss of Mr Donald Gifford

It is with sadness that we mark the passing of Don Gifford, founder of the Selkirk Judo Club in Manitoba, ...

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Ewane Essambo Eugene Christian Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Mr Ewane Essambo Eugene Christian, former ...

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Jorge Armada Passed Away

The International Judo Federation announces with great sadness the passing of Mr Jorge Armada.

Tributes to Juergen Klinger

Tributes have been paid to Juergen Klinger, the long-serving and recently retired Head of Judo at the ...