90 countries to participate in IJF Judo Grand Slam Championship in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, October 13, 2015 (WAM): 90 countries will gather to participate in the IJF Judo Grand Slam Championship 2015 in Abu Dhabi from October 29th to November 1st, being held in conjunction with the IJF World Junior Championships, Abu Dhabi 2015, from 23rd October to 27th October. Mohammed bin Thaloub Al Dirie, President of the UAE Wrestling, Judo, Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing Federation and Chairperson of the Tournament’s Organising Committee, said that the International Judo Federation has set next Thursday as a deadline for registration to participate in the tournament. The event will feature 620 male and female international competitors. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/sports/1395286610082.html