Mr. Marius Vizer, IJF President, was among the special guests in attendance and made presentations to recognise the Czech Judo Federation.
Mr. Marius Vizer, IJF President and
-100kg Rio 2016 Olympic champion Krpalek were among 200 guests at the CJF gala
dinner on Saturday.
Mr. Vizer congratulated the CJF for
their achievement and presented special IJF awards to Mr. Jiri Dolejs, Czech
Judo Federation President, Rio 2016 hero Lukas Krpalek, Mr. Vladimir Barta, IJF
Head Sports Director and Mr. Michal Vachun, European Judo Union (EJU) Vice President.
IJF President presents to Olympic champion Lukas Krpalek
Mr. Vizer presented a special award on behalf of the Kodokan
Mr. Vizer presents to Mr. Barta, IJF Head Sports Director
Mr. Sergey Soloveychik, EJU President,
extended his best wishes to the Czech Judo Federation on the anniversary. He
then presented a special EJU award to Mr. Jiri Dolejs. Mr. Soloveychik also
made a special presentation to Mr. Jaroslav Vacek, former EJU Vice President.
Mr. Soloveychik presents to Mr. Jaroslav Vacek, former EJU Vice President
Mr. Soloveychik, EJU President, was one of over 200 guests at the celebration gala dinner
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