The 2024 Las Vegas World Judo Championships for Veterans concluded with Brazil rising on the prime of the general standings. France carefully adopted, amassing a powerful 14 gold, 18 silver, and 20 bronze medals. Amongst European nations, 19 international locations claimed at the very least one gold medal, with notable victories from Finland, Denmark, and Romania. The veteran athletes displayed outstanding talent and sportsmanship, leaving an enduring impression on all who attended and underscoring the eagerness and dedication that proceed to outline judo throughout generations.
Armen BAGDASAROV, IJF Head Referee Director, supervised the refereeing issues throughout this world veteran championships;
It was an important occasion certainly with a phenomenal environment all through the competitors, mixing all generations. We should keep in mind the friendship that prevailed amongst everybody. Our veterans confirmed what judo is all about. You possibly can struggle on the tatami however respect one another all the identical. From a refereeing viewpoint we invited many new referees. They signify a brand new technology. The perfect ones will probably be invited to affix the World Judo Tour as effectively, the place they may acquire extra expertise.
Mike TAMURA, IJF Sport Director, had a extremely good feeling in regards to the occasion too;
The venue was glorious and Las Vegas was an important vacation spot for our veterans. I feel that they loved their time right here loads. The veteran classes are rising in reputation and the extent has risen considerably this yr. The extent of judo was glorious and it was good to see former champions participating. Las Vegas is certainly one thing we are going to construct on.
Final however not least, Denis Weisser, Chair of the IJF Veterans Fee, gave his ultimate suggestions on the occasion;
This championships in Las Vegas was the most important ever veterans world championships. It was very profitable each for women and men, in addition to for the coaches, the referees and the organisers. The extent is rising yearly. We’re on our strategy to making judo a lifelong expertise. The environment was improbable and supplied many alternatives to everybody to fulfill previous and new associates. I’m actually completely happy about it. I wish to thank everybody who was concerned with the organisation and its success. It was an excellent judo pageant and I’m wanting ahead to the subsequent version.
On the finish of day one the IJF Veterans Fee honoured these athletes who’ve gained these championships at the very least ten occasions, this included our very personal Hendrik KOPPE (NED) and Farhad RAJABLI (AZE). View all outcomes through judotv.com.
Sources: IJF / USA Judo
Pictures: IJF – Kulumbegashvili Tamara / USA Judo
Creator: Szandra Szogedi
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