Goa’s judokas have showcased their skills and dedication, successfully clearing the National Black Belt and NDIC Examination conducted by the Judo Federation of India at Peddem. Multiple athletes earned prestigious ranks, from Shodan (1st Dan) to Yondan (4th Dan), and the NDIC certification.
The National Judo Black Belt Camp and NDIC Examination (West Zone) kicked off at Peddem Sports Complex, Mapusa, with 110 participants from across India. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Ajay Gaude, Executive Director of the Sports Authority of Goa, and attended by senior Judo dignitaries and coaches.
Miss Purti Amey Lotlikar, a young judoka from Bandora, Ponda, has been selected for elite training at the SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), Bhopal—marking a proud moment for Goa and its sporting community.
The Goa Judo Association successfully hosted the State Judo Championship 2024-25, with over 300 judokas participating across various categories and RCC Mapusa emerging victorious in the Senior Men and Senior Women categories.
