This was the inaugural event in our region and what an enjoyable one it was!
The organisation was without fault and the accommodation first class.
The individual competition attracted 101 entries from 12 countries and in most weight divisions the level of judo was high. Australia dominated the results with good performances by New Caledonia, Japan and New Zealand.
Unfortunately the Australian national team could not attend as they were training for the 2005 tour of Asia. The competition was followed by a three day coaching course under the expert tuition of Jeon Ki Young - 3 times World and 1996 Olympic champion.

The World Cup team event rounded off a very pleasant week of Judo and hopefully there will be a bigger WA presence next year. I encourage all of you to put this event on your ‘to do’ list.

Statistics and results of the event can be viewed at: www.ippon.org. 

18 November 2005

By: Carlo Knoester
President - Judo Western Australia (Inc.)
IJF-A Referee

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