International Judo Federation is a privately owned entity based in Hungary. Founded in 1951, it employs approximately 230 individuals and focuses on spectator sports, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The organization operates as the international governing body for judo, overseeing 200 National Federations across all continents.
On August 20, Rassulkhan Gabit of Kazakhstan, previously unseeded, won the -60 kg category in Guayaquil, having placed 5th at the 2024 cadet worlds and collected continental cup medals this year. Earlier on the same day, Ella Bar Lev became the World Cadet Champion at -48 kg; in that category, Anna-Mariia Orishchenko (RUS) defeated African cadet and junior champion Fatima Ezzahra Nidaoui (MAR). Also on August 20, Sebastian Teran (USA), the 2026 Pan-American cadet champion, triumphed at -55 kg, securing his semi-final win with a sumi-gaeshi to koshi-guruma combination against a Russian opponent. Previously, an unseeded Akhtiamova secured her first global title at -44 kg, despite number one seed Aurora Ferro (ITA) holding an exemplary 2026 record. Earlier on August 20, Roberto Danin stated that judo is "part of an education system," emphasizing the extensive collaboration required among local organizers, the IJF, governments, and sponsors for World Judo Tour events.
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International Judo Federation sells broadcasting rights of its judo competitions globally. International Judo Federation currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including judo.
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