The death of Ghana Judo Association President Emmanuel Tetteh left the organization

The Ghana Judo Association’s (GJA) President, Emmanuel Tetteh, passed away unexpectedly earlier this month, and the judo community is in grief. Tetteh devoted his time to the growth of judo in his country after quitting his job as a customs officer two years prior. Olympic fans can buy Olympic Judo Tickets from our website.

The GJA expressed its “deep sorrow” over the tragic incident. We were all focused on getting ready for future international competitions, including the next Olympic Games, with Emmanuel Tetteh by our sides. Sadly, everyone’s path will eventually end in death. “The void created by the departure of our President will be difficult to replace.”

“It is with great regret and shock that the judo family got the news of the tragic departure of Mr. Emmanuel Tetteh, President of the Ghana Judo Association,” said Marius Vizer, President of the International Judo Federation.

“On behalf of the international judo family, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to President Tetteh’s family and friends, to the Ghana Judo Association, and the greater Ghanaian judo family,” said Tetteh. “His dedication to the development of judo and the promotion of its values in Ghana and Africa will remain in our memories.”

Watanabe begins her Olympic qualification campaign in Portugal

The nation’s top judoka, Kiyomi Watanabe, was obviously disappointed with the outcome of her maiden Olympic trip to Tokyo two years ago, but she never lost heart and is now more motivated than ever to attend the Summer Games in Paris in 2024.

Since the COVID-19-related relaxation of the health criteria, I’m sure more athletes would desire to qualify for Paris. I anticipate more intense competition to secure a slot,” Watanabe stated in Japanese. Olympic fans can buy Olympic 2024 Tickets from our website.

Although the nation’s top judoka Kiyomi Watanabe was disappointed with how her first Olympic trip to Tokyo two years ago went, she has never lost heart and is more eager than ever to make a return trip to the Summer Games in Paris in 2024.

Since health regulations have already been loosened (thanks to COVID-19), I’m sure more athletes will desire to qualify for Paris. In Japanese, Watanabe remarked, “I anticipate more competition to secure a position.

In just 38 seconds in Tokyo, Cristina Cabana Perez of Spain defeated Watanabe by “ippon” in the round of 32. Watanabe said, “After losing that match, I swore to qualify again in Paris and win that medal for the Philippines. I’m looking forward to doing that in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia in a little under four months.”

Unpaved road

The women’s -63 kilogram silver medalist at the 2018 Asian Games will start the 2023 World Judo Tour at the Grand Prix of the International Judo Federation in Portugal, which runs from January 27 to 29.

The 26-year-old Watanabe, whose mother is from Mandaue City, Cebu, faces a challenging job because to qualify directly, she must place among the top 17 competitors worldwide in her weight category or at least place No. 10 in Asia before the qualification period expires.

By June 2024, they must reach the cutoff quotas. There is no set amount of points, but they must rank among the top competitors in each event, according to David Carter, secretary general of the Philippine Judo Federation.

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Four-time SEA Games gold winner Watanabe missed last year’s SEA Games in Vietnam because of a foot issue, but she is in terrific shape for the qualifications right now.

Along with the Filipino-Japanese siblings Shugen and Keisei Nakano, who are also hoping to play in Paris, Watanabe could gain as many ranking points as possible at several tournaments in Europe and Asia spread throughout the year that has been designated as Olympic qualifying events.

Watanabe, who dropped to No. 117 in the world rankings, and the Nakano twins are also hoping to improve their positions before the Olympic qualification deadline at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in September.

JUDO ASSISTS ME IN OVERCOMING MY NEW LIFE!

Daria BILODID (UKR) has so far participated in four competitions since she decided to switch from the -48kg category to the -57kg, a two-weight difference, for the Olympic Games in TOKYO 2021. The 22-year-old (-57kg) is ranked number 40 in the IJF, won the European Cup in Riga, and finished seventh in the World Championships in Tashkent in October.

Even yet, the two-time World champion (-48kg) had to deal with COVID-19 regulations as well as the Russian invasion of her country. On her way to the Olympic Games in Paris in 2023, Daria had time to talk about her new life and expectations at the OTC in Mittersill (AUT).

How are you feeling as the New Year and season get underway? Are you already in good health? I feel great and am prepared to begin the New Year. The next trials, several events, and training camps leading up to Paris 2024 have me excited.

How at ease do you already feel in the -57 category?

Naturally, the transition takes time. Physically and technically, I am adjusting step-by-step, and I feel considerably better than I did last year. However, I don’t like to talk too much about my progress or my physical condition. My performance in 2023 ought to speak for itself.

What goals do you have for the upcoming season?

In all honesty, I aspire to take home as many titles as I can, including European and World Championships, Grand Slams, and other competitions. I possess the spirit of a victor. I’m eager to take on the new challenge presented by the new weight category.

The current Olympic campaign only lasts three years because the Olympic Games in Tokyo had to be postponed by a year. Do you now have a disadvantage as a result?

I believe that this is for the best. For me, the 5-year Tokyo campaign was too long. I felt in extremely terrific form in 2019 and 2020, but after that, I had to deal with a growing number of issues related to my weight, ailments, and overall mental fitness. I feel less pressure with a three-year Olympic period.

How much do you anticipate the Paris Games after the Tokyo Games without spectators?

We were all locked up in the Olympic Village during the Tokyo Olympics, which turned out to be a bizarre experience for all of us. In Paris, I’m anticipating a fantastic performance. People in France adore judo. I’m hoping that there won’t be any further COVID-19 countermeasures.

In 2023, when and where will your competitive season begin?

On February 4th, I will be attending the Grand Slam in Paris, and I want to go to the training camp immediately after.

How is the Mittersill Olympic Training Camp doing so far?

It is significant to me. You know, I’m training right now in Valencia. I perform a lot of training, including randori. This, however, is not the same. I have access to a lot of champions for training here in Mittersill. After a week of training, I feel quite exhausted, but it’s ideal for the preparation.

I’ve been here five times already. I adore this location, therefore I’m glad to come back after a three-year absence due to COVID. One of the top training facilities in the world is called Mittersill; it’s a beautiful location with a relaxing ambiance. The camp is of the highest possible caliber.

How much have you already felt at home in Valencia?

There, when I’m practicing Judo, I feel right at home. I get a lot of assistance from the trainers and physios. Gracias a todos los espaoles por su gran apoyo. The longer the problem persists at home, the more challenging it becomes. Of course, I truly want to return to Ukraine, but I have to remain in Spain for my safety.

This is an extremely challenging circumstance. I get unpleasant moods or even depression on some days. However, Judo encourages me to stop overthinking and worrying about the circumstance. To put it another way: Judo helps me adjust to my new life.

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