Doha Masters 2021 to begin on Monday
Since the resumption of the World Judo Tour at Grand Slam Hungary, last October, the judo world has been waiting impatiently for the launch of a 2021 season, which promises to be exciting and full of twists and turns. This launch is now done after the World Judo Masters draw took place in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday 10th January 2021.
The sanitary conditions are strict and fully respected by all participants. They have been the subject of particularly careful preparation by the Qatari authorities, the national federation and the International Judo Federation. Beyond the constraints imposed by the global health crisis, the fact that the entire judo family has come together for this debut of the sports season, shows that nothing is impossible and that judo proves once again that it is resourceful.
This is what the IJF President, Mr. Marius Vizer, emphasised during his welcome speech on the occasion of the draw, which took place entirely online, “I would like to thank the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and his government, the National Olympic Committee, the Asian Judo Union, the Qatari Judo Federation, the sponsors and the media, as well as all the participants of the World Judo Masters, for having done everything in their power to make this major event possible.
The Masters are one of the biggest events in the world. The best judoka are present. As we enter the last phase before the Tokyo Olympics in July in Japan, I wish everyone great health and success.
"I appreciate at their true value, the efforts made by everyone. In the current difficult context, all the national federations have made great efforts to raise the level of world judo as high as possible. May they all be thanked and congratulated. Good luck to everyone" he added.
Mr. Obaid Al Anzi, President of the Judo Union of Asia, said, “I would like to thank the authorities of Qatar and the Judo Federation for the work they have done. It is a very great honour for Asia to host such a competition. Thanks to Mr Marius Vizer for believing in our ability to do so."
Mr. Khalid Hamad Alatiya, President of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation said, “We are very happy to welcome you to our country. After the organisation of the IJF Refereeing and Coaching Seminar last year and with the 2023 World Championships on the horizon, our goal is to develop judo in order to make it an educational tool for our youth, so that they are ready to live in a fulfilling way. The World Judo Masters will contribute greatly to this.
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