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JFI — Judo Federation of India

India’s judo federation, listed by the International Judo Federation as its Indian member; it states that it was formed in 1965 and affiliated to the IJF the same year, and it is based in New Delhi.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
Formed1965, as the federation states[3]
HeadquartersC-1/B Ring Road, Naraina, New Delhi 110028, as listed by the IJF and the federation[1][2]
International federationInternational Judo Federation, member for India (IND)[1]
PresidentMukesh Kumar, as listed by the IJF and by the federation’s interim executive committee page (October 2026)[1][4]

What is the JFI?

The Judo Federation of India (JFI) is the body the International Judo Federation lists as its member for India, under the code IND.[1] The federation’s account of itself begins with its formation: “The formation of Judo Federation of India in 1965, considerably accelerated the growth of Judo in India.”[3] Its site names Mukesh Kumar as JFI President.[2]

What does the JFI govern or do?

The federation’s events menu lists India’s national judo championships by age group: the Sub-Junior National Championship, the Junior National Judo Championship, the Senior National Judo Championship and a National Federation Cup.[2] Its history page records efforts “to broadbase the game and to encourage likeminded individuals to learn the art and skill of Judo.”[3]

When was the JFI founded and where is it based?

The federation states: “In 1965 when Judo Federation of India was formed, there were three prominent Judo Clubs in India.”[3] It gives its address as C-1/B, Ring Road, Naraina Village, Delhi-110028,[2] which the International Judo Federation lists as “C1/B Ring Road, Naraina, New Delhi - 110028”.[1]

The federation’s office-bearers page lists, under the heading “Interim Executive Committee”, Mukesh Kumar as president, Banee Brata Das as general secretary and Shailesh Tilak as treasurer, and links to an item titled “ELECTION - INTERIM EC 2026”.[4]

How is the JFI recognised?

International federation. The International Judo Federation lists the Judo Federation of India as its member for India, with Mukesh Kumar as president and onlinejfi.org as its website.[1] The federation states of its founding year: “During the same year the International Judo Federation gave affiliation to this newly constituted body.”[3]

Government. The federation’s home page displays the logo of the Sports Authority of India, linking to its site.[2]

What does the JFI organise?

The federation states: “The first National Judo Championship was held at Hyderabad in 1966 and since then almost every year National Judo Championships are being organized by the Judo Federation of India.”[3] Its current events menu lists the Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior National Championships and the National Federation Cup.[2] It records that judo was included in the Asian Games at Seoul in 1986.[3]

Who are its members?

The federation’s history page counts three judo clubs in India in 1965 and states: “The next 30 years consolidated the game of Judo in other States and Clubs of India.”[3] Its interim executive committee includes vice-presidents, joint secretaries, and male and female sportsperson representatives.[4] The International Judo Federation’s country page gives an estimated 15,000 judoka for India.[1]

References

  1. International Judo Federation — country page, India (IND). Accessed 2026-10-09.
  2. Judo Federation of India — home page. Accessed 2026-10-09.
  3. Judo Federation of India — About JFI. Accessed 2026-10-09.
  4. Judo Federation of India — Executive committee members. Accessed 2026-10-09.