IJF Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Judo

Feb 6, 2025 | JUA News, President's News

In a groundbreaking move, the IJF introduced a new format for the awards, allowing national federations to nominate candidates. The judo community then voted to shortlist nominees for each category, with an expert panel selecting the ultimate winners. The ceremony saw...

Japanese Judo Team Excels in Paris Grand Slam with Focus on Communication and New Rules

Feb 4, 2025 | JUA News

The Judo Union of Asia is proud to highlight the strong presence of the Japanese team at the recent tournament in Paris, showcasing both seasoned champions and emerging talents. Led by the experienced 2004 Olympic champion Keiji Suzuki, the team’s performance...

Uzbekistan Will Continue to Welcome the Judo Family

Feb 2, 2025 | IJF News

Written by Nicolas Messner on 02. Feb 2025 Over many years Uzbekistan has become an important judo development centre that plays a crucial role in promoting the sport. The Tashkent Grand Slam, one of the main events of the international calendar, will thus be extended...

JUA Head Sports Director, Mr. Che Kuong Hon, Inspects 2026 Nagoya Asian Games Preparations

Jan 22, 2025 | JUA News

The JUA is pleased to announce that our Head Sports Director, Mr. Che Kuong Hon, recently conducted a comprehensive inspection of the preparations for the Judo Event of the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. From January 16th to 17th, 2025, Mr. Che visited the headquarters of...

President’s message for the Asian Senior Judo Championships 2025

Jan 12, 2025 | President's Message, President's News

Dear Judo Friends, Judo Union of Asia extends its warm greetings and good wishes to all the participants of this 2025 Asian Senior Judo Championships, that are being held in Thailand. My sincere appreciation and gratitude go out to the organizers of this event and the...