Judo
Since 2003, judo has been part of the Special Olympics World Games.
There are always 2 athletes who compete against each other.
The athletes are called judoka.
The aim is to throw the opponent on the back.
There are 3 categories in Special Olympics:
- height
- weight
- abilities
Athletes are divided according to these 3 categories.
Only athletes compete against each other,
- who are about the same height.
- who are about the same weight.
- who have similar abilities.
How many people do judo at the World Games?
125 athletes.
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Messe Berlin
Judo takes place at Messe Berlin in Hall 5.2b.
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