Judo Postpones All Japan Championships in April New Coronavirus March 31 15:35

Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the All Japan Judo Federation has decided to postpone both the All-Japan Championship and All-Japan Women's Championship, which are scheduled to be the best in Japan for men and women in April.

The All Japan Judo Federation discussed the possibility of holding a domestic competition in April following the spread of the new coronavirus on April 31.

As a result, we have decided to postpone the All Japan Women's Championship, scheduled to be held in Yokohama on April 19, and the All Japan Championship, scheduled to be held in Chiba on April 29. Was.

The two tournaments were weight-indiscriminate, each of which determined the best male and female judo in Japan, and had finished qualifying in each region.

Zenjuren has decided to postpone the All Japan Selected Weight Championship, which was already scheduled for April 4 and 5, and has decided to postpone the three major events in Japan.

"As a result of the spread of the new coronavirus, it is not possible to hold a tournament that attracts a large number of people during the spread of the new coronavirus. Is a tournament to be held every year, so I want to do it sometime this year. "