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About the Nigeria Judo Federation

Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) is a member-driven non-profit society that is initiated to promote athletics specifically judo among Nigerian youths as well as adults. It was introduced and formally inaugurated in Abuja FCT, Nigeria with the help of some foreign officials from different countries in the recent years.

This association helps to physical fitness by increasing muscular strength, aerobic and anaerobic capacity as well as such flexibility through judo sports and competitions which helps in identification of talents for advance development.

They also promote mass participation in sports from the basic level across the country and also promote ardent competition amongst the competitors under an atmosphere of sportsmanship and friendly interaction with a view to enhancing and strengthening one accord in the country.

A former president of the Nigerian Judo Federation, Timothy Nsirim, on his appeal to the federal government said the association needs financial support to make help them achieve their sole aim and take up their expenditure to help their new office function appropriately.

Nigerian Judo Federation has also made effort to participate in various judo tournaments following the caution that was given to them by an international judo referee, Alexander De Souza of Brazil.

Associations of Nigeria sports comprises of both the professional bodies and the amateur departments in various sports such as judo. The professional bodies seek to promote the interest of individuals and the public engaged in judo profession while the amateur is just a group engaging in judo sports on an unpaid basis.

Another judo association established in the country is Nigerian Amateur Judo Association (NAJA). It is a minor association of judo game that was officially inaugurated in April 1974.

Getting involved in Judo in Nigeria

Whether you want to take part, coach, officiate, organise an event or simply support the sport in Nigeria, the organisations listed on this page are the official place to start. A few tips before you get in touch:

• Athletes and parents: ask about registered clubs and state associations near you, age-group and grassroots programmes, and the documents you need to register.
• Coaches and officials: ask which courses and licences the federation recognises, and how they link to the sport’s international governing body.
• Schools, companies and event organisers: ask about sanctioning, rules and approved officials before you announce a competition.
• Check the details: officials and addresses can change after federation elections, so confirm by phone or email before you visit. Spotted a change? Tell SitesNG and we will update this page.

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