Seven male judoka and seven female judoka received the cash
windfall as 10 countries were represented at the top of the final world ranking
list for 2016.
Rio 2016 Olympic champion Majlinda Kelmendi (KOS) said:
“This is a great moment for all high level athletes including myself. The IJF
President, Mr. Vizer, is thinking a lot for athletes.
“I feel great looking back on my 2016. Winning the Olympic
title was the greatest achievement of my life.”
Rio 2016 Olympic siver medallist Rustam Orujov (AZE) said: “I
am very happy that in 2016 I was the first in the world ranking! 2016 was very
successful for me, I won gold at the European Championships and silver at the
Olympic Games! I want to thank the President of the International Judo Federation for a
gift!”
Prize money winners:
MUNKHBAT Urantsetseg (MGL) – 48kg
Majlinda KELMENDI (KOS) – 52kg
DORSUREN Sumiya (MGL) – 57kg
Tina TRSTENJAK (SLO) – 63kg
Kim POLLING (NED) -70kg
Kayla HARRISON (USA) -78kg
Idalys ORTIZ (CUB) +78kg
Orkhan SAFAROV (AZE) -60kg
An BAUL (KOR) -66kg
Rustam ORUJOV (AZE) -73g
NAGASE Takanori (JPN) -81kg
BAKER Mashu (JPN) -90kg
Elmar GASIMOV (AZE) -100kg
Teddy RINER (FRA) +100kg
Click here to view the current world ranking list.
Watch the world leaders in action at #JudoParis2017 from 11-12 February live and free at www.ippon.tv