ISF President Mr Laurent Petrynka attended the International Judo Federation (IJF) Paris Grand Slam which took place on Sunday, 9 February 2020, in Paris, France.
The event was the opportunity to meet with the IJF authorities and discuss the future cooperation and the development of judo within the ISF.
Judo is included in two ISF events: ISF Gymnasiade Jinjiang 2020, which will be held from 17-24th October 2020 in Jinjiang, China, and in the ISF Combat Games 2021.
IJF Paris Grand Slam was also the chance for Mr Petrynka to meet Mr Danho Paulin, Minister of Sport of Côte d'Ivoire, to discuss the role of Côte d'Ivoire in the development of school sport in Africa and the country’s representation in the ISF Executive Committee.

During the event, ISF President was invited to participate in the prize giving ceremony for the men +100kg category with the President of the National Olympic Committee of France, Mr Denis Masseglia.

Photo credit: International Judo Federation