Para Judo
Para judo is practiced by athletes with visual impairments. The sport follows the same rules as Olympic judo with minor modifications for safety and fairness.
Sport History
Explore the evolution of para judo from its Paralympic debut to modern competition.
1988
Paralympic Debut
Para judo was included in the Paralympic Games for the first time in Seoul.
Key Facts
Competition Type
Individual and team events
Match Duration
4 minutes regular time
Paralympic Sport Since
1988 Seoul Paralympics
Governing Body
International Judo Federation (IJF)
Equipment
Para judo uses the same equipment as Olympic judo:
- Judogi (judo uniform)
- Tatami (judo mats)
- Colored belts for identification
- Audio signals for match control