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...

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...

JUA Ensures Quality Standards for 2025 Asian Judo Championships in Bangkok

Jan 11, 2025 | JUA News

The JUA is actively preparing for the upcoming 2025 Asian Judo Championships in Bangkok, with a recent inspection of the competition venue at MCC Mall. Led by Head Sports Director Mr. Che Kuong Hon, the JUA, along with officials from the Judo Association of Thailand...

President’s End of Year Message 2024

Dec 24, 2024 | JUA News, President's Message

 Dear Judo Family, As we approach the end of another eventful year, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on our journey and celebrate the achievements we’ve accomplished together. This year, we witnessed thrilling competitions that showcased the dedication...

Beijing Olympics Judo Gold Medalist Yang Xiuli Conducts Training for Athletes from Hong Kong and Macau

Dec 22, 2024 | JUA News

Beijing Olympics Judo gold medalist, Yang Xiuli, was invited by the Global Sports Council to visit Hong Kong on December 20, 2024. Over the course of two days, on December 20 and 21, she conducted judo competition skills training for young athletes from Hong Kong and...