Judo in France

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Judo in France
CountryFrance
Governing bodyFrench Judo Federation
National team(s)France Olympics team
International competitions
European Judo Championships
World Judo Championships
Summer Olympics

Judo in France is one of the most popular sports in the country.[1][2][3] The French Judo Federation is the national governing body for Judo in France.

History

Moshé Feldenkrais was the first man to introduce the sport into the country.[4] Besides Japan no other country has won more medals in Judo at the Olympics.

References

  1. ^ "Judo is Booming in France, with about 600,000 Participating in the Sport". bjjee.com. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  2. ^ Stefanie Blendis; Henry Young. "Why France is a heartland of judo". CNN. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  3. ^ ANI (3 March 2018). "The rise of Judo in France". Retrieved 4 October 2018 – via Business Standard.
  4. ^ "JUDO FOR THE WORLD: A FRENCH HISTORY". IJF. Retrieved 4 October 2018.


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