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MYAS grants conditional recognition to Judo Federation of India

18 July 2026National

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) granted conditional recognition to the Judo Federation of India (JFI), allowing it to resume governance, organise championships, select athletes and ensure India's participation in domestic and international events. Recognition followed JFI's agreement to comply with MYAS directives and the National Sports Development Code, 2011. JFI had been under a court-appointed administrator since 2022; after a Delhi High Court ruling in February 2026, it held its AGM and aligned with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. Interim committee: Mukesh Kumar (President), Banee Brata Das (Secretary General), Shailesh Shrikant Tilak (Treasurer).

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National Sports Governance Act enacted: 2025 | Judo originated in Japan (founder Jigoro Kano) | MYAS runs Khelo India & TOPS programmes

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MYAS granted conditional recognition to the Judo Federation of India, letting it resume governance under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

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