Down-the-line.com / Judo. The head of the International Judo Federation (IJF) has commented on the organisation’s decision to allow Russians to participate in tournaments. Russian athletes participated in the tournament in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia). They won the medal count. The Russians face each other in a neutral status.

“First of all, judo is out of politics. The result displayed by this team here is very strong. The team has shown a high level of technical, physical and mental preparation.

Russian judoka Makhmadbekov won the Grand Slam tournament in Ulaanbaatar

It will be great to see the team at the same level (at the 2022 World Cup). The positive is also important, we hope that judo will become a bridge for friendship and peace”, quotes Match TV Marinescu.