Japan claimed a remarkable total of 12 medals, including six gold, two silver, and four bronze medals, placing them at the top of the medal standings at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena.
Doha delivered an exceptional edition of the IJF World Judo Championships at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, where Japan reigned supreme ahead of European powerhouse France.
The week-long event culminated in Japan successfully defending their mixed team title against the reigning Olympic champions France. Japan claimed a remarkable total of 12 medals, including six gold, two silver, and four bronze medals, placing them at the top of the medal standings.
France followed with a total of eight medals, consisting of two gold, four silver, and two bronze medals. Georgia secured third place, winning two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
Marius Vizer, the President of the International Judo Federation, commended the organization of Doha 2023, congratulating the Local Organising Committee led by Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, while thanking the President of Qatar Karate, Judo, and Taekwondo Federation Khalid bin Hamad Al Attiyah.
“The 2023 edition of the world championships is a great success. Qatar is one of the biggest sporting event organisers in the world. They proved it with several international competitions in the recent past and this time they proved it again with the World Judo Championships - Doha 2023,” Vizer said.
“I want, in the name of the International Judo Federation, to warmly thank the Qatari authorities, the national federation, the National Olympic Committee and all the organisers for a great event, that for sure will leave great memories behind for all participants,” he said.
Meanwhile, President of the Moroccan Judo federation Dr. Chafik Al Kettani had said that this was the best World Championships he attended so far, having been to the ones held in Japan, Azerbaijan, and France. He reserved special praise in particular for organization as well as the facilities and logistics of the competition.
Al Kettani said that the performance level in the tournament was exceptionally high, highlighting the surprises sprung during the competition that saw world and Olympic champions eliminated.
Vice Chairman of the Support Services Committee Abdulrahman Al Emadi also stated that the competition was a comprehensive success.
He added that significantly increased prize money, amounting a staggering € 1m, contributed greatly to attracting some of the most prominent Olympic and world champions.
Al Emadi also praised the significant role of 400 volunteers in the various committees organizing the championship, chosen from more than 800 applications.
