Welsh Judo Association
Cymdeithas Judo Cymru (Welsh) | |
Sport | Judo |
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Jurisdiction | National |
Abbreviation | WJA |
Affiliation | British Judo Association |
Headquarters | The National Judo Centre, Sport Wales National Centre |
Location | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
CEO | Lucy Scott |
Official website | |
www | |
The Welsh Judo Association (WJA; Welsh: Cymdeithas Judo Cymru) is the governing body for the sport of judo in Wales.[1] The WJA has 80 affiliated clubs and over 2,400 members.[2] It is responsible for managing the Welsh Performance Squads the National Coach selects the Welsh national team to compete in international events. Double judo Olympic silver medallist Neil Adams is a former WJA National Coach.[2][3][4][5][6]
Marc Longhurst has been the WJA Chair since 2021.[7]
A purpose-built GBP 1.1m dojo opened at the Institute in October 2009 to house the WJA, allowing the full-time tutorage of promising athletes.[8][9]
The Welsh Judo Association is based at the Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.[citation needed]
Notable judokas
Medal record | ||
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World Judo Championships | ||
Natalie Powell | 2017 |
Natalie Powell was the first athlete from the National Judo Centre to qualify for the Olympic Games. Natalie Powell made it to the quarter-finals of the -78 kg women at Rio Olympics 2016.
References
- ^ "Governing Bodies of Sport-Sports Council for Wales". Sport Wales Chwaraeon Cymru website. Sport Wales. 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ a b "Latest version of the WJA Strategic Plan" (Word). Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ "Raise Your Game - Lessons from the legends - Neil Adams". BBC Cymru Wales website. BBC Wales. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
- ^ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ "WalesOnline:Sports:Sports News:Judo: Welsh judo throws itself into Games challenge". WalesOnline website. Media Wales. 30 October 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
External links
- Official website
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