On the 2024 Normal Meeting of the German Judo Federation (DJB) held in Hamburg, Thomas Schynol was unanimously re-elected as President. The 56-year-old finance graduate from Hamburg has been serving on this function since 2022. His re-election displays the arrogance and assist of the 18 nationwide judo associations represented on the meeting.
Along with Schynol’s re-election, a number of key positions throughout the DJB management had been additionally stuffed below the Vice President function and inside their revered areas: Laura Vargas Koch was elected as for Aggressive Sports activities, Jenny Frey for Affiliation Growth, Thomas Jüttner for Finance, and Carl Eschenauer for Common Sports activities. These appointments reinforce a robust management crew to steer the organisation ahead. The newly appointed Good Governance Officer is Dietrich Schneider, whereas Joachim Bechtold will proceed his duties as Chairman of the Authorized Committee.
Celebrating 75 Years of Hamburg Judo
The meeting, hosted by the Hamburg Judo Affiliation (HJV), marked a particular milestone within the organisation’s historical past, its seventy fifth anniversary. The occasion started with welcoming addresses from DJB President Thomas Schynol, Prof. Dr. Rainer Ganschow, President of the HJV, and Christoph Holstein, State Councillor for Sport in Hamburg.
The meeting additionally recognised important contributors to German judo. Stephan Bode from North Rhine-Westphalia and Willi Moritz from Hesse had been elected as honorary members and welcomed into the DJB Council of Honour. Moreover, Hans-Werner Friel and Joachim Bechtold had been awarded the celebrated eighth Dan, and Thomas Schynol himself acquired the DJB Silver Badge of Honour.
A number of essential motions had been authorised through the meeting:
- A brand new digital membership administration system, the JudoPass licence, can be launched, permitting for modernised passport rules.
- Beginning in 2025, the German Youth Cup for U15 can be organised as a blended crew competitors, that includes 4 weight lessons (female and male).
- New commencement rules for Kyu grades and the first Dan for ID-Judo, specializing in athletes with mental disabilities, had been authorised.
These adjustments signify the DJB’s dedication to inclusivity, modernisation, and the continued development of judo in Germany.
Photographs: Nationwide Judo Federation of Germany
Creator: Szandra Szogedi
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