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]
| Judo in India | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Governing body | Judo Federation of India |
| National team(s) | India |
In the 2010 Judo World Cup in Tashkent, Thoudam Kalpana Devi of Manipur became the first Indian to win a World Cup top-three finish.[3]
Other notable Indian Judokas include Narendra Singh, Cawas Billimoria, Poonam Chopra Akram Shah, Angom Anita Chanu, Khumujam Tombi Devi, Avtar Singh, Garima Chaudhary.
Total medals won by Indian Judo Players in Major tournaments edit
| 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 edit
References edit
- ^ 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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