The Judo World Championships draw saw the first bouts in Tashkent decided ©IJF

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Tashkent is set to host the Judo World Championships for the first time, with competition scheduled from tomorrow until October 13 ©IJF
Tashkent is set to host the Judo World Championships for the first time, with competition scheduled from tomorrow until October 13 ©IJF
The draw has pitted athletes against each other in the first preliminary rounds from 10:30am local time tomorrow ©IJF
The draw has pitted athletes against each other in the first preliminary rounds from 10:30am local time tomorrow ©IJF
The IJF Executive Committee gathered in Tashkent to provide updates on different aspects of the organisation prior to the Judo World Championships ©IJF
The IJF Executive Committee gathered in Tashkent to provide updates on different aspects of the organisation prior to the Judo World Championships ©IJF
IJF President Marius Vizer, right, was emotional as he received the eighth dan, the sport's third-highest honour, as it was
IJF President Marius Vizer, right, was emotional as he received the eighth dan, the sport's third-highest honour, as it was "coming from the judo family" ©IJF
The IJF has made efforts to support Ukrainian judoka amid the Russian invasion and Vizer pledged to continue this so that they "can pursue their dreams" ©IJF
The IJF has made efforts to support Ukrainian judoka amid the Russian invasion and Vizer pledged to continue this so that they "can pursue their dreams" ©IJF
The Executive Committee heard addresses from representatives of judo's continental federations, including recently appointed European Judo Union President László Tóth ©IJF
The Executive Committee heard addresses from representatives of judo's continental federations, including recently appointed European Judo Union President László Tóth ©IJF
Uzbek Judo Federation President Azizjon Kamilov, second left, expressed his gratitude to the IJF for allowing Tashkent to host the Judo World Championships ©IJF
Uzbek Judo Federation President Azizjon Kamilov, second left, expressed his gratitude to the IJF for allowing Tashkent to host the Judo World Championships ©IJF
Today also saw the inaugural edition of the Judo Economic Forum take place in Tashkent ©IJF
Today also saw the inaugural edition of the Judo Economic Forum take place in Tashkent ©IJF
The theme of the event centred around trends in finance, technology, society and IT supporting a prosperous future ©IJF
The theme of the event centred around trends in finance, technology, society and IT supporting a prosperous future ©IJF