Judo in India
| Judo in India | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Governing body | Judo Federation of India |
| National team(s) | India |
Judo is a sport which is widely played in India.[1] The first written record of judo in India refers to demonstrations and coaching by Japanese judoka Shinzo Takagaki in Shantiniketan, arranged by Rabindranath Tagore in 1929.[2] The Judo Federation of India was formed in 1965.[citation needed]
In the 2010 Judo World Cup in Tashkent,
Other notable Indian Judokas include
Khumujam Tombi Devi, Avtar Singh, Garima Chaudhary
.
Total medals won by Indian Judo Players in Major tournaments
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Games | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Commonwealth Games | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Asian Championships | 0 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Total | 0 | 9 | 22 | 31 |
See also
References
- ^ Shekhawat, Shyam. Shyam Shekhawat. Bhankrota jaipur.
- ^ "About JFI". Judo Federation of India. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ Chakrabarty, Rakhi (29 September 2010). "India's first-ever judo WC medalist returns home unnoticed". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 November 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
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