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Saudi Judo Federation (الاتحاد السعودي للجودو)

Saudi Arabia’s judo federation, listed by the International Judo Federation as its Saudi member; it describes itself as the official body for organising and developing judo in the Kingdom and is based in Riyadh.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
HeadquartersPrince Faisal Bin Fahad Olympic Complex, Riyadh, as listed by the IJF[1]
International federationInternational Judo Federation, member for Saudi Arabia (KSA)[1]
Supervising bodySaudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, as the federation states[3]
ChairmanDr Abdulaziz Al-Bassam, chairman of the board since 2021, as listed by the federation; the IJF lists him as president (October 2026)[4][1]

What is the Saudi Judo Federation?

The Saudi Judo Federation (الاتحاد السعودي للجودو) is the body the International Judo Federation lists as its member for Saudi Arabia, under the code KSA.[1] It describes itself as follows: “يُمثل الاتحاد السعودي للجودو الجهة الرسمية لتنظيم وتطوير رياضة الجودو في المملكة العربية السعودية” — the official body for organising and developing judo in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.[3]

What does the Saudi Judo Federation govern or do?

The federation states its mission as “نشر رياضة الجودو في المجتمع وتمكين ممارسيها” — spreading judo in society and enabling those who practise it — and says it seeks to build an integrated sports system that develops the sport locally.[3] It runs a “جودو في المدارس” (Judo in Schools) programme, which it describes as one of the initiatives it launched, and has announced a 2025 referee course run with the معهد إعداد القادة (Leaders Preparation Institute).[2]

When was the Saudi Judo Federation founded and where is it based?

The International Judo Federation lists the federation’s address as the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Olympic Complex, 8535 AlWadi-Ar Rafiah, Riyadh, and names Abdulaziz Albassam as president.[1] The federation’s board page lists Dr Abdulaziz Al-Bassam as chairman of the board (“رئيس مجلس الإدارة”), a post it says he has held since 2021, with Salem Al-Jawhi (سالم الجوهي) as vice-chairman and further board members.[4]

How is the Saudi Judo Federation recognised?

International federation. The International Judo Federation lists the Saudi Judo Federation as its member for Saudi Arabia, with www.sajf.org.sa as its website.[1] The federation states that it keeps “التنسيق المستمر مع الاتحاد الدولي للجودو”, continuous coordination with the international federation.[3]

Olympic committee. The federation states that it works “تحت إشراف اللجنة الأولمبية والبارالمبية السعودية” — under the supervision of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee.[3]

What does the Saudi Judo Federation organise?

The federation’s championships list includes the “بطولة المملكة الأولى للكبار” (first Kingdom championship for seniors), the “بطولة المملكة للكاتا الأولى” (first Kingdom kata championship) and the “بطولة المملكة المفتوحة الثانية” (second Kingdom open championship).[2] The same list carries the “كأس أسيا 2026(ناشئين، شباب)”, a 2026 Asian Cup for cadets and juniors.[2]

Who are its members?

The federation’s home page carries counters headed for judo referees, coaches and players, and its work reaches schools through the Judo in Schools programme and referees through a course run with the Leaders Preparation Institute.[2] Its board, as listed in October 2026, is made up of the chairman, the vice-chairman and board members.[4] The federation is itself a member of the International Judo Federation.[1]

References

  1. International Judo Federation — country page, Saudi Arabia (KSA). Accessed 2026-10-09.
  2. Saudi Judo Federation — home page. Accessed 2026-10-09.
  3. Saudi Judo Federation — عن الاتحاد (About the federation). Accessed 2026-10-09.
  4. Saudi Judo Federation — مجلس الإدارة (Board of directors). Accessed 2026-10-09.