Veteran and Kata World Judo Championships Will Take Place in Lisbon in 2021

Publicerat den 8 juni, 2021

information was eagerly awaited and the question animated the veteran and kata community around the world: after several postponements of the Veteran and Kata World Championships, due to the Covid pandemic, could the event finally take place in 2021

Mr. Jorge Fernandes and Mr. Marius Vizer signing the contract

The newly re-elected IJF President, Mr Marius Vizer, accompanied by the President of the Portuguese Judo Federation, Mr Jorge Fernandes, has answered the question by signing the contract for the organisation of the event. Thus the 2021 Veteran and Kata World Judo Championships will be held in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, from 21st to 24th October for veterans and 26th to 27th October for kata.

Mr Vizer said, “After two difficult years, I am happy to see that our veterans and kata specialists will again be able to compete. It is good to see that even though Covid put those competitions on hold, they can now resume, as our other events have. I want to thank Portugal for the initiative. I am convinced that together we can organise a great competition. The Veteran and Kata Worlds are good promotion for our sport, showing that everyone is part of our family. It’s also a great promotion for a city like Lisbon. They have a big interest in the veterans and the kata. It attracts a lot of attention and brings a lot of visitors.”

Mr. Jorge Fernandes declared, ”We are really happy to have the opportunity to welcome our friends from all over the world. This year we organised the European Championships successfully. With the Veteran and Kata Worlds, we go to another level. With this event we want to show the judo community that there are many different ways to practise judo. In 2021 Lisbon was designated as the European Sports Capital. Unfortunately the event had to be cancelled several times in the past months, but today, we believe that we are ready to host it and we will. We have many Portuguese athletes who are performing in both categories. For them it will be a fantastic opportunity, to compete on home soil.”

There is no doubt that the Veteran and Kata World Judo Championships 2021 will again be a huge judo festival that will offer the opportunity to discover the beautiful city of Lisbon and will provide all participants with a warm welcome from the Portuguese people.

Källa : https://veterans.ijf.org/news/2687

Nya dräktregler från 1 juli – 2021

Publicerat den 2 juni, 2021

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Svenska Mästerskapet 2021

Publicerat den 26 april, 2021

Tyvärr blir SM som förväntat framflyttat till första helgen i februari 2022.

Veterantävlingar är vilande.

Publicerat den 17 mars, 2020 Uppdaterat den 12 april, 2021

Kommer att lägga upp inbjudningar när dessa finns så får vi hoppas på läget normaliserar sig snart.

Träna på och håll kroppen i form för kommande prövningar på judo mattan.

Veteran VM – 2019

Publicerat den 24 oktober, 2019

För första gången så arrangerade de tävlingen i ett gigantiskt stort tält utanför hotellområdet. arrangemanget flöt på bra men det blev väldigt varmt i tältet under dagen så det var viktigt att förbereda sig på bästa sätt för att klara prövningen.

Dag 1 – M6-M9

IJF´s text får beskriva första dagens tävlande där Kenneth Larsson, SPIF M6-81 slutade på en 5 :e plats och Fredrik Brag, Västbo JK M6-90 och Jorge Jofre , LUGI M7-81 blev oplacerade.

Scandinavian Clash

In the M6 -81kg category the spectators witnessed a ‘Scandinavian Clash’ between Torben Hersborg from Denmark and Kenneth Larsson from Sweden. “It was very hot today. This bout was the one leading to the bronze medal round, so it was a very important one for both of us. And I think we both gave our outmost,” said Kenneth. “It was a very close combat. There was little difference, but finally Sweden took advantage of the little dance on the tatami,” he jokes. “I didn’t want to point it out to him that this was the battle of the Scandinavians,” Torben laughs. “Because I was afraid, I would have stirred him up to do even better.” Both recently participated at the European Championship for Veterans. “I like it here better. Moreover, I like the heat,” says Torben. “Having the event in a big tent I think is a splendid idea. The circulation of fresh air I like.”The Danish judoka has no hard feelings losing from his Swedish opponent. “Kenneth got silver at the European championship. He competed well there and now here. I’m not crying for losing against a worthy opponent.”

“Judo is in my blood; I just love the sport. I’ve been practicing judo since I was a kid. It’s a perfect way to exercise,” says the Swede who is a real estate consultant in his professional life. “When I step on the tatami for training, I forget about everything else. After a hiatus I’ve been back doing judo for ten years now. And I honestly have to say it has been the happiest period in my life because I find the balance between my private and professional life and also my training.” Torben, who is an osteopath, agrees. “I fix judokas,” he jokes. “But, it’s true. Judo gives you something other sports don’t. When you are on the mat you have to completely focus on what you got in your hands. Otherwise you end up on the floor. At the same time when you get thrown, you get up again. That’s what you learn from the very beginning. You have to get up and get stronger,” Torben ends.

TEXT: IJF- Gabriela Sabau, Christian Pierre

Dag 2- M1 & M3

Jimmy Andersson , Norrköpings JK M3-90 och Robert Sandqvist, Västervik förlorade båda i första omgången och fick inget återkval.

Dag 3 – M4 & M5

Denna dagen var flest svenskar uppe på mattan hela 8 st och bäst lyckades Mikael Ekenberg , Åkersberga JK M4-60 med att kämpa till sig en bronsmedalj för han hade bronsförlusten från Cancun på näthinnan.

Jonas Engh , Alingsås JK M5-81 slutade på en 9:e plats efter fyra bra matcher.

Dag 4 – F1-F6 & M2

Annika Molin, Lilla Edet var i bronsfinal mot Chatrine Arlove , AUS men blev det en hedrande 5:e plats.

Se hela resultat listan från vetaran VM här.