Judo South Africa

On 26 March 2012, National Paralympics Day, the Visual Impaired/Blind Judo tournament was held in the Badminton Hall, Durban.

Weigh-in was done on the Sunday, 25 March 2012 and an Opening Ceremony was held shortly thereafter where the following speakers were present :
LOC Chairman  -  Braam Mouton
President  SSAP   -   Isaac Shadung
Head Of Nedbank Group Sonsorship -  Andy Scott
Deputy Minister of Sport  -  Gert Oosthuizen
 
On Monday, the day of the competition, the players were welcomed by the Judo South Africa President, Mr Temba Hlasho, and the tournament was declared open.

A special guest from the International Judo Federation, Mr Nico Messner – Media and Communications Director – attended this important event.

The players have really done well and good Judo was seen throughout the tournament.  Congratulations to all the medal winners. 

You made us proud! A word of appreciation to all who have been part of this prestigious event, which was a great success!