1956 World Judo Championships


1956 World Judo Championships

The 1956 World Judo Championships were the 1st edition of the World Judo Championships, and were held at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on May 3, 1956.

Medal overview

Men

Event Gold Silver Bronze
Open Japan Shokichi Natsui Japan Yoshihiko Yoshimatsu France Henri Courtine
Netherlands Anton Geesink

Medal table

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Japan (JPN)1102
2 France (FRA)0011
 Netherlands (NED)0011
Totals (3 nations)1124
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