The yr of 2024, an Olympic yr, was really unforgettable for judo, marked by breathtaking performances, historic milestones and new names etched into the game’s legacy. This yr embodied the essence of judo, uniting the worldwide judo household in celebration.
Within the spirit of this distinctive yr, the IJF Judo Awards launched an thrilling new format. For the primary time, nationwide federations had the chance to submit nominees, with the judo group casting votes to find out a shortlist for every class. An skilled panel from the IJF then chosen the last word winners from these finalists. On the second day of the Paris Grand Slam, the distinguished awards had been introduced on the iconic Accor Area Bercy, honouring an impressive group of judoka, each athletes and coaches, earlier than an appreciative crowd. The European Judo Union was in a position to declare a handful of the winners as its personal.
Award 1: Judo for Youngsters, introduced by IJF World Promotion Director Mr Haruki Uemura.
This is likely one of the most inspiring classes, specializing in the way forward for our sport. This award recognises the distinctive efforts to encourage, information and nurture the subsequent era of judoka, making certain a long-lasting legacy of judo for years to come back. The award was introduced to Mr Stéphane Nomis, France Judo President and to Sebastien Nolesini, Director Normal.
This yr’s finalists:
- Adaptive Judo for Youngsters
- The Japanese Olympic champions vs the IJF Judo Children on the Tokyo Grand Slam
- France Judo’s creation of 300 dojos for kids in underprivileged neighbourhoods
Award 2: Teaching Achievement of the 12 months
This award celebrates coaches who, with their knowledge, ardour and unwavering help, have guided their athletes to realize greatness.
This yr’s finalists:
- Richard Trautmann (AZE)
- Marko Spittka (UZB)
- Baptiste Leroy (FRA)
Every of those coaches has supplied an unrivalled setting for his or her athletes, creating the situations for them to achieve extraordinary ranges inside their sport, inspiring others as nice coaches and unbelievable function fashions. All three coaches have contributed to worldwide judo in 2024 and due to this fact every of them acquired an award in accordance with their particular space of experience. At this ceremony, Europe gained two of the three awards.
Award 3: Rising Star of the 12 months, introduced by IJF Director Normal Mr Vlad Marinescu
This award celebrates nominees who shine brightly immediately and maintain the promise of greatness for tomorrow.
This yr’s finalists:
- Joan-Benjamin Gaba (FRA)
- Tara Babulfath (SWE)
- Nihad Mamishov (AZE)
This award recognises the extraordinary impression of this younger Olympic silver medallist and his key victory towards Hifumi Abe within the Olympic combined workforce closing.
Award 4: Male Judoka of the 12 months, introduced by Dr Toth Laszlo, IJF Vice-President and EJU President
This award honours the Male Judoka of the 12 months, chosen by a public vote to have fun the top of excellence in males’s judo.
This yr’s finalists:
- Hidayat Heydarov (AZE)
- Yeldos Smetov (KAZ)
- Lasha Bekauri (GEO)
Award 5: Ippon of the 12 months, introduced by the IJF President, Mr Marius Vizer
What could possibly be extra thrilling than a wonderfully executed throw? The nominees for Ippon of the 12 months embody the very essence of mastery and excellence in judo.
This yr’s finalists:
- Matvey Kanikovskiy (IJF)
- Teddy Riner (FRA)
- Manuel Lombardo (ITA)
Because the ceremony drew to an in depth and the winners acquired their closing spherical of applause, it was extra evident than ever that 2024 was a exceptional yr for judo. From unforgettable performances to groundbreaking milestones on the Olympic Video games and past, this yr really embodied the spirit of our sport.
Supply: Worldwide Judo Federation
Writer: Szandra Szogedi
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