Judo veterans world championships 2024
The combined event will attract competitors from around the world to Paris with EOIs now expose for athletes who wish to represent Australia in these acknowledged events.
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2025 PARIS WORLD JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP VETERANS.
2025 PARIS WORLD JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP KATA.
To represent Australia, players must be an Australian citizen with a current Australian passport (or be authorised by the IJF to compete for Australia.) You must hold a valid IJF ID Card (either Open or Veterans) and be financial member of Judo Australia/its affiliates. We call for that you be in fine standing with Judo Australia.
To symbolize Australia at the Veterans Earth Judo Championships, please complete the following expression of interest:
2025 VETERANS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
2025 KATA Nature CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Both events are self-funded and athletes will need to cover 100% of their own costs, including flights, official accommodation, tournament entry and travel insurance. Athletes are asked to organise their own flights and accommodation (see the Event Outline for accomodation options.)
LEAVING LASTING IMPRESSIONS
The 2024 Las Vegas World Judo Championships for Veterans concluded with Brazil emerging at the top of the overall standings. France closely followed, amassing an impressive 14 gold, 18 silver, and 20 bronze medals. Among European nations, 19 countries claimed at least one gold medal, with notable victories from Finland, Denmark, and Romania. The veteran athletes displayed remarkable skill and sportsmanship, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended and underscoring the passion and dedication that continue to define judo across generations.
Armen BAGDASAROV, IJF Head Referee Director, supervised the refereeing matters during this world veteran championships;
It was a great event indeed with a beautiful atmosphere throughout the competition, mixing all generations. We must remember the friendship that prevailed among everyone. Our veterans showed what judo is all about. You can fight on the tatami but respect each other all the same. From a refereeing point of view we invited many new referees. They represent a new generation. The best ones will be invited to join the World Judo Tour as well, where they will gain more experience.
Las Vegas to Host 2024 Veteran and Kata World Championships, Nov. 4-11
(Colorado Springs, CO) – USA Judo is pleased to announce that the 2024 International Judo Federation Veteran and Kata World Championships will be held in Las Vegas from Nov. 4-11 with more than 1,200 athletes expected to compete on U.S. soil.
The Veteran Worlds includes age divisions for athletes 30 and older with judoka fighting for gold in categories up to 80+ years old. The Kata Worlds includes competition for men and women in five different kata (forms) competitions with the tournament expanding in 2022 to add a U23 category as well.
USA Judo has contracted with MGO Events to manage the 2024 Veteran and Kata World Championships. MGO Events has more than 12 years of experience managing logistics for international tournaments, including the 2023 Veteran and Kata Worlds as well as numerous IJF and PJC events.
“We worked hard to bring the Veteran and Kata World Championship to Las Vegas this year and are very excited for USA Judo as an organization and the outstanding opportunity for our veteran athletes to compete on home soil against top athletes from around the world,” said USA Judo Pr
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2024 Las Vegas Veterans World Championship Preview
The 2024 Las Vegas Veterans World Championship is here! This event brings together top veteran judo athletes from around the world. Here’s everything you need to know about those representing British Judo this week:
Day 1 M6, M7, M8 & M9 – Monday 4th November
On Monday 4th November the M6, M7, M8 and M9 players are in action. Great Britain have 8 players competing in these categories.
In the M6 -90kg Winston Ginsberg (The Budokwai) and Gavin Archibald (Kin Ryu Judo Club) will be representing GBR. Winston comes off a bronze medal at the British Championships while Gavin is making his third appearance at a Veterans World Championships and hoping to better his best result of 7th.
Joe Williams in the +100kg (Croydon Judo Club) will be hoping to better his European performance coached by clubmate Ashley Parrette who is unfortunately injured and unable to be on the tatami this event. Rounding out the M6 players for Great Britain is Fred Itiose (Tokei Judo Club) in the +100kg, current British Champion.
Edward Orgee (Walderslade Judo Club/Senshuken Judo Academy) is the only M7 player entered for GBR, and having w