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About Federation

Founded:
Member Since:
National association:
207

József Attila street 1
Budapest 1051
Hungary

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+36 (06 1) 302 7270
president@ijf.org
https://www.ijf.org/
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Two judoka from Japan and South Korea compete during a judo match at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, with the Japanese athlete in blue attempting a throw against his opponent in white as a referee watches.
Sport

Switzerland to Host the 2028 World Judo Championships

During the inaugural Ecole Mont-Olivet Lausanne Grand Slam 2026 – Switzerland, the International Judo Federation and Swiss Judo marked another important milestone with the signing of the contract to host the 2028 World Judo Championships.

Sport

Georgia set to host 2029 World Judo Championships

On 16th June 2026, a significant milestone for judo in Georgia was marked when the Minister of Sport, Mr Shalva Gogoladze met with IJF President Mr Marius Vizer at the International Judo Federation headquarters in Budapest.

Sport

The IJF and ISF join forces to strengthen judo in schools worldwide

A significant step forward for the development of judo in the education sector was taken on Monday 4th May, as the International Judo Federation (IJF) and the International School Sport Federation (ISF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the IJF headquarters.

Two male judoka, one in blue and one in white, grapple for control during a judo match.
Sport

Kinshasa to host the 2026 World Judo Continental Team Championships for Peace

On 24th October 2025, International Judo Federation (IJF) President Mr Marius Vizer, and Mr Didier Budimbu Ntubwanga, Minister of Sports and Leisure of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, signed an agreement confirming that Kinshasa will host the 2026 World Judo Continental Team Championships f

Two judoka from Japan and South Korea compete during a judo match at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, with the Japanese athlete in blue attempting a throw against his opponent in white as a referee watches.
Sport

New IJF report highlights global judo’s environmental impact and initiatives

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has released its latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report, produced in collaboration with EKONERG – Energy Research and Environmental Protection Institute Ltd.