The International Judo Federation is interested in deepening cooperation with Kazakhstan

Budapest, February 13, 2025 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary Abzal Saparbekuly held a meeting with the President of the International Judo Federation Marius Wieser.

Abazal Saparbekuly informed Marius Wieser about the progress of work on the opening of the Academy of the International Judo Federation (IJF) in Astana, which should become one of the centers of training of coaches and judges of high class in the region.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan also confirmed the readiness of our country to host the World Judo Championship in 2027.

In turn, Marius Wieser expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Republic of Kazakhstan for serious attention to the development of judo, and in general, to the sports movement.

Marius Wieser emphasized the readiness of the Federation to provide comprehensive assistance in the opening of the IJF Academy and holding the World Championships.

At the end of the meeting the parties agreed that judo in Kazakhstan enjoys great interest, especially among children and youth.