The IJF Continental & International Referee Examination was successfully held from 15–19 August 2025 in Amman, Jordan, hosted by the Jordan Judo Federation with the support of the Judo Union of Asia (JUA). The event brought together 50 referee candidates from across Asia and beyond, underscoring the region’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of officiating in judo.
After four days of rigorous theoretical and practical assessments, a total of 31 referees achieved official qualifications:
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9 referees earned the prestigious IJF International qualification
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22 referees were awarded the IJF Continental qualification
Newly Qualified International Referees
Hassan BIGIRIMANA (BDI)
Mohammad BARKAWE (JOR)
Soeyon LEE (KOR)
Khalil ALENZI (KUW)
Waimeng VONG (MAC)
Elena AKSIUCHITC (RUS)
Liudmila STRATEICHUK (RUS)
Almouh MOUH (SYR)
Walid ALAHMIMAT (JOR)
Newly Qualified Continental Referees
Gor MKRTCHYAN (ARM)
Mohamed NOSSIER (EGY)
Sushil GAKIWAD (IND)
Nagaraju NAYAKAPU (IND)
Mahmoud AFZALI (IRI)
David NIKBAKHT (IRI)
Abbas Ali ATIYAH (IRQ)
Areen GARDI (IRQ)
Raad RAWASHDEH (JOR)
Dastan BAKTUBAY (KAZ)
Rishad MILDASHOV (KAZ)
Joo You KIM (KOR)
Jung Eun LEE (KOR)
Jaber ASHKANANI (KUW)
Fahad SALMAN (KUW)
Renata TEKORIUTE (LTU)
Kabita PUN (NEP)
Esther OBILE (NGR)
Aleksandr ARTEMRV (RUS)
Aleksandr MOKHIREV (RUS)
Evgenii ZABOLOTNOV (RUS)
Ola DIAB (SYR)
This examination marks a significant milestone in strengthening the pool of highly qualified referees in the region. By ensuring referees meet the International Judo Federation’s strict standards, the JUA continues to support the development of fair play, professionalism, and integrity in judo competitions across Asia.
The Judo Union of Asia congratulates all successful candidates and extends its appreciation to the IJF experts, examiners, and the Jordan Judo Federation for hosting the event in Amman.
📸 For more photos of the event, please see the gallery.