On IOC Scholarships, Three Judoka Migrants Will Attend Summer Games 2024

The most current group of refugee athletes who will receive scholarships to allow them to train for the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 was just announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Our judo family is familiar with three of them because they are judokas who are already a part of the IJF Refugee Team. Paris Olympic fans can buy Paris 2024 Tickets from our website.

Mohamad Akkash was a very anxious young boy who was always on the go. Along with his judoka cousin, he practised judo. Mohamad was immediately enamoured with the activity. He picked up its tactics, strategies, and concepts, and after that, he was a judoka. Judo had obviously made a difference, even saving his life, according to him.

When the Syrian civil war started, he had just gotten his high school certificate and was a resident of Damascus. Going outside was the only choice. Mohamad kept up his judo practise during his arduous journey to Europe. He entered a judo club in Germany by force, filled out an asylum application there, and was treated like family.


Mohamad Akkash is a very anxious young boy
Mohamad Akkash is a very anxious young boy

His new coach helped him find housing and gave him access to the performance training facilities. In exchange, Mohammed taught the youngsters. Like he did a few years ago, in a refugee centre, he now divides his time between judo and his job as a translator and advocate for immigrants who have recently arrived in Germany.

Adnan Khankan is also a native of Damascus. He initially discovered judo when he was 10 years old and immediately fell in love with it. Shortly later, he triumphed in his first local competition. He participated in continental events before being compelled to flee Syria due to the civil war, and he later joined the national junior team.

Adnan discovered security and the chance to complete his training in Germany. While watching television in 2016, he saw the Olympic Refugee Team enter the arena. There was hope! Paris 2024 is his current priority.

Nigara Shaheen was born in Afghanistan. She started judo training when she was 11 years old, and today she participates in the -70kg weight class. While they were refugees in Peshawar, Pakistan, the family practised judo and other martial sports. She obtained her master's degree in international trade from the Ural Federal University in Ekaterinburg, and since September 2022, she has been living in Canada, where she is pursuing further study.

As a fellow of the IJF Exile Team, she took slice in the Düsseldorf Grand Slam in 2020 and the Kazan Grand Slam in 2021. For the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo 2020, she participated in both the individual and mixed team competitions. Paris Olympic 2024 fans can buy Olympic Games 2024 Tickets from our website.

Mohamad, Adnan, and Nigara all share a passion for judo despite the difficulties and tragedies they have all through. They can realise their dream thanks to their scholarship. In the upcoming years, we'll keep an eye on them and wish them the best of luck.

Adnan Khankan belongs to Damascus
Adnan Khankan belongs to Damascus

The 2024 European Senior Judo Championships will be held in Croatia.

The European Senior Judo Championship will take place in Zagreb in 2024, the European Judo Union is pleased to announce (CRO). It will take place immediately before the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 and is the most prestigious judo event Zagreb will ever host.

The Croatian Judo Federation gained recognition on the IJF World Judo Tour in 2013 after successfully hosting the IJF Grand Prix competition in Zagreb. They began by successfully hosting the World Junior (U21) Championship, the European Championship in the age groups of U23, U21, and U18, the European Open, and numerous European Cups.

The president of the European Judo Union, Dr. Laszlo TTH, expressed his delight in the programme when he said: "A few years ago, we started an incredible programer between the European Judo Union and the Croatian Judo Federation (CJF)" (EJU). In addition to becoming one of Europe's most successful organisers, CJF also started to deliver results that were getting better and better.

Since Croatia was the second nation after Hungary to start organising judo events during the epidemic, everyone in Europe is extremely appreciative to CJF for doing so. I was chosen this year to represent the International Judo Federation (IJF) President at the IJF Grand Prix in Zagreb and to initiate the competition.

I was requested to a conference by the Prime Minister of Croatia, H.E. Mr. sc. Andrej PLENKOVI, in honour of the IJF GP Zagreb. During this conversation, I spoke about our plan and our aim, which is to have Croatia host the lone remaining European Judo Union crown competition.

The Croatian government assessed the response and discovered that it was largely favourable. It was challenging because several countries submitted bids to host the same event in 2024. It is not just a historic event but also the most important tournament for all of Europe that year because it will take place before the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

After some patient waiting, I learned that H.E. Mr.sc. Andrej PLENKOVI wanted to see me again not long after Croatia's historic World Championships final in Tashkent (U70 kg MATI against CVJETKO). Maybe this is our time to host the European Championships in Croatia, I reasoned. Everything went smoothly at the Prime Minister's and his staff's reception last week in Croatia.

When we asked Croatia if they would host an event, they said yes. I'm overjoyed that Zagreb, Croatia will once again host the European Championships in 2024 and that they will be held in Montpellier, France the year after.

 This is really important to us because, first and foremost, we respect the Croatian Judo Federation, and secondly, because it allows Croatian heroes to enjoy their amazing triumph in the World Championship final.

This is a big chance to change Federation's approach. Significant sponsors who typically wouldn't be interested in supporting an event of this magnitude could be attracted by a major event like the European Championships. Without a question, this will mark a key turning point for both the CJF and the EJU.

It is a wonderful honour for us to host the European Senior Championship, one of the most important competitions on the European Judo Union's calendar. "We have a highly experienced staff that is ready for another in a succession of big sporting events that depict Croatia as a sports nation," CJF President Dr. sc. Sanda ORAK and honorary President Mr. Tomislav ULJAK said.

Nigara Shaheen belongs from Afghanistan
Nigara Shaheen belongs from Afghanistan

This project has been in the works for some time; it didn't happen overnight. It will now actually happen. The top judokas from the old continent will travel to Zagreb right before the Olympic Games. Current Olympic and global champions are going to Croatia in addition to those who will win in Paris. We look forward to the show in Zagreb's "Arena."

The best feeling in the world is competing in front of your own fans. I'm over the moon that Croatia will host the European Championship before Paris. Since it would be amazing to win the best medal in front of our followers, there won't be a shortage of motivation. I'm overjoyed and immensely proud, and I am aware that the entire national team is looking forward to the European Championships.

At the very end, Barbara MATI, a two-time World Champion, was added.

The largest competition for Croatian judo to date is the European Senior Judo Championship - Zagreb 2024, which was backed by the government of the Republic of Croatia, which also last week ratified the "Conclusion on providing support to the organising of the European Senior Judo Championship." in terms of running significant competitions.

We are overjoyed that the Republic of Croatian government has acknowledged this. In April 2024, in Arena "Zagreb," more than 400 of the best judokas in Europe will participate over five days.

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