6 October 2018 12:15 - 12:30
Plenary Hall
The International Judo Federation (IJF) is a dynamic sports federation dedicated to building a better society through sport. An initiative of the IJF called Judo for the World, which is composed of Judo for Peace, Judo for Children and Judo for Schools, supports populations in conflict areas, post-conflict areas, and regions with social issues through educational and outreach programming. This session will feature the great work that Judo for the World is doing across the globe, from Iran and Turkey to China and Argentina.
Introduction by: Marius Vizer, President, International Judo Federation, Austria
- Ruben Houkes, Olympic Bronze Medallist & Judo for Children Commission Member, International Judo Federation, Netherlands
- Nicolas Messner, Director, IJF Media & Judo for Peace, France
