Paralympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France
The opening day of judo at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games saw five of the following categories in action at the Arena Champ-de-Mars: J1-48kg, J2 -48kg, J1 -60kg, J2 -60kg and J1 -57kg. Europe won a total of seven medals. Ukrainian judoka Nataliya Nikolaychyk (UKR) claimed victory in the J1…
5 September 2024Paralympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France
There are 10 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and exactly 18 days until the first Hajime is called on the opening day of the judo competition. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will showcase some of Europe’s best judoka, many of whom have…
18 August 2024Paralympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France
On July 29, 1948, the day of the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympic Games, Dr. Ludwig Guttmann organized the first competition for wheelchair athletes, known as the Stoke Mandeville Games. This event, which marked a significant milestone in Paralympic history, featured 16 injured servicemen and women competing in archery.…
13 August 2024Paralympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France
As days pass by, we are getting closer and closer to the next Olympiad. For France it is all one big moment collectively under the title: Paris 2024. Para judo in France has been consistent over the past decades but has made an ascent in more recent years. As per the…
19 February 2024IBSA GRAND PRIX HEILDELBERG, GERMANY
A short refereeing meeting took place ahead of the weekend in Heidelberg where the first IBSA Grand Prix of the year is held. Both Referee Directors of IBSA Judo, Mr Kenichi Shoshida and Mr Henk Plugge were at present to deliver the presentation. To support the weekend, Referee supervisors, Cathy Fleury and Giuseppe…
16 February 2024Paralympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France
This weekend, one of the final Paris 2024 Paralympic qualifiers is taking place in Heidelberg, Germany. Whilst hundreds are preparing, some closely following. Former British Tokyo 2020 Paralympic silver medallist, Elliot STEWART, retired following his success at the last summer games. He since relocated to Australia and despite the distance,…
12 February 2024
Paralympic Games Judo 2024