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On 28th October 2021, millions of judoka across the planet will meet physically and or digitally, to celebrate World Judo Day 2021. This year it is the theme of ‘SOLIDARITY’ which has been chosen and which will guide all the actions that will be carried out. On 28th October 2021, we will celebrate the abilityRead more

IJF now brings you IJF Travel! We have an exciting new partnership to announce formally. As you may have noticed, the IJF has teamed up with some of the leading travel suppliers that operate worldwide. Not only does this enable us to support you in your sports travel for both federation and athlete needs, butRead more

Fletcher Siblings Officially Selected to Represent Ireland in Tokyo 2020 Ben and Megan Fletcher during a Tokyo Team Ireland Announcement for Judo at the Sport Ireland Institute at the Sports Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile                             Team Ireland hasRead more

World Judo Championships – Bronze Medal Fight for Megan Megan Fletcher fights for Bronze in the World Judo Championships in Hungary today at approx 4pm. Follow her at https://www.ijf.org/competition/2239 We wish you the very best Megan from everyone in Irish Judo!Read more

World Judo Championships Seniors Hungary 2021 We wish Nathon & Megan and the athlete support team of Ciaran, Luke & Juergen the very best of luck at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary starting 6th June 2021. We are also delighted to note Benjamin successfully came through a training camp in Valencia on his roadRead more

A message from the International Judo Federation On April 6 the International Sport community will once again celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP). Established by the United Nations General Assembly and the International Olympic Committee, April 6 recognizes the role that sport plays in society and its power to fosterRead more

Statement – Ben Fletcher Injury – Grand Slam Tel Aviv IJA High Performance Judoka Ben Fletcher, suffered a fractured leg whilst competing in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam on Saturday the 20th February 2021.  He is now back home receiving the best possible medical care.  Ben is a highly esteemed and valued IJA member andRead more

Meeting Megan Fletcher – Ireland’s Olympic Representative for Tokyo  Interview with Megan Fletcher by Antoinette Earl Chair WIS Commission  It was a pleasure to speak with Megan Fletcher recently about her life and judo, where she has come from, how things are going for her now and what the future holds. Megan at age 31 is currently onRead more

40th Anniversary of First Women Championships NYC 1980 40 years ago two young Irish women set off on a journey that changed the face of competitive judo for Irish women. We spoke with these women recently to reminisce about their life in judo in Ireland. Teresa Coughlan Teresa started judo at 10 years of ageRead more

At the end of this month it will be 40 years since the First Women’s World Judo Championships were held in New York City, USA.  The International Judo Federation will celebrate this historical event: To commemorate both the pioneering women who participated in the competition and all of the other people involved in the eventRead more