Judo is a combat sport that places etiquette above all and demands discipline. Throughout its evolution, judo transformed from a martial art with distinct national and nationalistic characteristics into a widely accepted, healthy sport through continuous exchange, gradual refinement, and integration with other ideologies. Over time, dangerous, harmful, and counter-productive elements were removed from its competitions and systems, while structured organisations, competition rules, and effective training frameworks for athletes, coaches, and referees were established — making judo an internationally popular sport.
Judo in Hong Kong has developed for more than half a century. We have kept pace with global development while striving to maintain our standing as an important member of the Asian judo community. In recent years, senior leaders of the International Judo Federation and the Judo Union of Asia — including their presidents — have visited Hong Kong on multiple occasions, offering guidance on the development and promotion of judo here and affirming the continued progress of our sport.
Although Hong Kong judoka have not yet stood on the highest podium at the most prestigious international judo events, they have earned remarkable honours across many judo competitions. These achievements have been won through self-improvement, relentless effort, and a striving spirit — through hard training and sweat given without expectation of reward. With limited resources for judo development in Hong Kong, our athletes train in a relatively amateur environment, and as the world standard continues to rise, the results of our new generation are all the more precious. Their growth depends not only on the strengthening of organisation and training planning in recent years, but also on the pursuit of their own convictions, the active support of their families, and the dedicated guidance of district judo coaches. As long as we strive in the same direction, judo will continue to shine.