The Nagaland Judo Association (NJA) conducted its 2nd Judo Ranking Event at Eden Academy, Mokokchung on 27 June. A total of 156 judokas from across the state took part in the assessment programme.

The event was organised to evaluate the technical skills of athletes, monitor their development, and provide judokas an opportunity to qualify for promotion to higher belt levels through a standardised ranking assessment.

The event saw participation from different belt categories, including 126 judokas in the Yellow Belt category, 16 in Orange Belt, five in Green Belt, and nine in Blue Belt, making total participation of 156 athletes.

Throughout the event, the participants underwent technical evaluations conducted by qualified officials and instructors of the Nagaland Judo Association. The assessments focused on the athletes’ understanding of judo techniques, discipline, and overall progress in the sport.

The Association stated that the growing participation reflects the increasing interest in judo among young athletes in Nagaland. It further emphasised that regular ranking events are important in identifying emerging talent, encouraging continuous improvement, and preparing athletes for district, state, and national-level competitions.

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NJA expressed its appreciation to Eden Academy for providing the venue and extending support towards the smooth conduct of the programme. The Association also acknowledged the efforts of coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, and supporters whose cooperation contributed to the successful completion of the event.

The completion of the 2nd Judo Ranking Event adds to the Association’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the development of judo at the grassroots level and create more opportunities for young athletes in the state.