COVID-19: OG Qualification Extended

10. Mar 2020

During an extraordinary meeting of the the International Judo Federation Executive Committee organized today about the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis, the following three decisions have been unanimously voted to guaranty the safety of the whole judo family as well as the fairness of the sport:

- The olympic qualification period will be extended until 30th June 2020

- The Continental Championships planned in period until 30th April 2020 will be postponed

- All Cadet and Junior events are also cancelled until 30th April 2020

We will inform you if there are any changes or updates.

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