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.Template:Fact
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, Akram Shah, Angom Anita Chanu, Khumujam Tombi Devi, Avtar Singh, Garima Chaudhary.
Total medals won by Indian Judo Players in Major tournaments
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Games | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Commonwealth Games | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Asian Championships | 0 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Total | 0 | 7 | 21 | 28 |
See also
References
- ↑ Shyam Shekhawat{{#if:Shekhawat|, Shekhawat}
- ↑ About JFI. Judo Federation of India. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ↑ India's first-ever judo WC medalist returns home unnoticed, Chakrabarty, Rakhi(2010-09-29). Retrieved 2012-08-03.