World Judo Day 2022 was celebrated in many countries around the world. In the weeks to come we will publish articles about the different celebrations that took place on the five continents. This first episode is about an event that took place in Saudi Arabia in the presence of IJF President Mr Marius Vizer.
Just before the start of the final block of day two of the 2022 Paris Grand Slam, a special ceremony took place on the stage. Mr Marius Vizer, IJF President, was joined by Mr Abdulaziz Albassam, President of the Saudi Judo Federation, to receive the Judo for Peace Award.