International Judo Federation

The International Judo Federation (IJF) is the umbrella organization of all national judo organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of judo sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the IJF after seven national federations were added at the 2008 IJF Congress in Rome.

In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the IJF suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Judo Federation events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the IJF, as well as from attending or participating in any IJF meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Judo Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RJF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Judo Federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a judo event in Ukraine.

International Judo Federation Disciplines

• Men's Individual, formerly men's singles (World Championships since 1956)
• IJF World Junior Championships from 1974 to 2011
• IJF Junior & U23 World Championships from 2013
• IJF Masters World Championships
• Women's Individual (World Championships since 1980)
• IJF Women's Junior World Championships
• IJF Masters Women's World Championships
• Para Judo
• Team Events (World Championships since 1994)
• Mixed Team Events (since 2017)

Additional Events

• Judo Kata (World Championships since 2009)
• Veterans Judo (World Championships since 2006)
• Veterans Judo Team Event (World Championships since 2017)
• Open weight class (World Championships held sporadically since 1975)

Other Competitions

• Continental Open
• Grand Prix
• Grand Slam
• World Judo Tour
• Continental Championships

Olympics

• Men's and Women's Individual Events (Olympics since 1964 for men and 1992 for women)
• Mixed Team Event (Olympics since 2020)

Paraolympics

• Men's and Women's Individual Events (Paraolympics since 2000)

There are five continental associations affiliated with the IJF. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the IJF Board meetings.

• Asian Judo Union
• African Judo Union
• European Judo Union
• Oceania Judo Union
• Pan American Judo Confederation

International Judo Federation: Overview and information about the International Judo Federation, its roles, and its global influence. https://www.ijf.org/

International Judo Federation: Recent updates regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in IJF events. https://www.ijf.org/news/show/russian-and-belarusian-athletes-reinstated