The judo tournament had barely ended when all the players who contributed to the success of the event gathered together for the closing gala. Around the champions and medallists, representatives of the federations, VIPs and guests, members of the organising committee and IJF staff were able to exchange and share their best memories of an intense week of judo, a week full of emotion that concluded with the historic mixed team competition.
The IJF President presented Dr Sandor Csanyi with the diploma of IJF Honorary President and Mr Zhiliang Bian with the diploma of IJF Honorary Vice-President. Both Mr Bian and Mr Csanyi expressed their pleasure and honour to be part of the global judo family that has proven once again that judo is a key player in the world of sport and in the Olympic movement.
Dr Sandor Csanyi, Chairman and CEO of OTP Bank
Mr Zhiliang Bian, Chairman of the Taishan Sports Industry Group
Then the gala offered President Vizer the opportunity to present honorary black belts to several important personalities who participate in the development of judo.
Mr Max-Hervé George, Chairman and CEO of ICONA Capital
Mr Benjamin Lakatos, Chairman and CEO of MET Holding AG
Mr Almaz Alsenov, CEO of Harvest Group
- Dr Sandor Csanyi, Chairman and CEO of OTP Bank
- Mr Zhiliang Bian, Chairman of the Taishan Sports Industry Group
- Mr Max-Hervé George, Chairman and CEO of ICONA Capital
- Mr Benjamin Lakatos, Chairman and CEO of MET Holding AG
- Mr Almaz Alsenov, CEO of Harvest Group
- Mr Qingfeng Bian, Vice President of the Taishan Sports Industry Group
Mr Qingfeng Bian, Vice President of the Taishan Sports Industry Group
On this occasion, the IJF President, Mr Marius Vizer, congratulated all the champions and medallists, as well as all the participants and all those who contributed to this great sporting and popular success.