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Svenska Judoförbundet (Swedish Judo Federation)

The national judo federation the International Judo Federation lists for Sweden; it states that it was founded in 1960 and is based in Uppsala.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
Founded1960, according to the federation[4]
HeadquartersEdith Södergrans gata 7, 754 60 Uppsala, as listed by the IJF and the EJU[1][2]
International federationInternational Judo Federation, which lists the “Swedish Judo Federation” as its member for Sweden (SWE)[1]
Continental bodyEuropean Judo Union, which lists the “National Judo Federation of Sweden” among its members[2]
PresidentKristiina Pekkola (as listed by the IJF and the EJU, October 2026)[1][2]

What is the Swedish Judo Federation?

The Swedish Judo Federation (Svenska Judoförbundet) is the body the International Judo Federation lists as its member for Sweden, under the code SWE.[1] Its Swedish-language site states that the federation “verkar för att utvecklingen inom judo i Sverige ska gå framåt”, that is, that it works to move the development of judo in Sweden forward.[3]

What does the Swedish Judo Federation govern or do?

The federation’s site carries sections on grading (“Gradering”), kata, para-judo and adapted judo, veterans and judo fitness, a calendar, a club finder (“Hitta judoklubb”) and a whistleblowing service.[3] Its menu also has a section headed “Landslag & tävling”, on national teams and competition.[4] The European Judo Union lists its officers, with Kristiina Pekkola as president and Roger Norman as general secretary.[2]

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

The federation’s English-language page states: “The Swedish Judo Federation was founded in 1960.”[4] The same page places its head office in Uppsala, at Edith Södergrans Gata 7.[4] The International Judo Federation and the European Judo Union list the same address, Edith Södergrans gata 7, 754 60 Uppsala.[1][2]

How is the Swedish Judo Federation recognised?

International federation. The International Judo Federation lists the “Swedish Judo Federation” as its member for Sweden, with Kristiina Pekkola as president and www.judo.se as its website.[1]

Continental body. The European Judo Union lists the “National Judo Federation of Sweden” among its members.[2] The EJU states that it “is composed of 51 member national federations or associations, officially recognised by their respective National Olympic Committees.”[5]

National bodies. The federation states: “The Swedish Judo Federation is a member of the Swedish Sports Confederation (RF) and the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK).” It adds that it “is also a member of the European Judo union (EJU) and the International Judo Federation (IJF).”[4]

What does the Swedish Judo Federation organise?

The federation’s calendar is divided into competition (“Tävling”), education (“Utbildning”), camps (“Läger”) and other events (“Övrigt”).[6] Its site has sections on the grading system and on judo for veterans, para-judo and adapted judo.[3] Its menu groups national-team and competition matters under “Landslag & tävling”.[4]

Who are its members?

The federation’s English-language page states: “In Sweden there are currently about 22.000 judoka actively training in 154 clubs in 13 geographical regions.”[4] The International Judo Federation’s country page for Sweden gives an estimated 23,000 judoka.[1] The federation’s site offers a search for clubs near the user, “Hitta judoklubb”.[3]

References

  1. International Judo Federation — country page, Sweden (SWE). Accessed 2026-10-16.
  2. European Judo Union — member profile, National Judo Federation of Sweden. Accessed 2026-10-16.
  3. Svenska Judoförbundet — home page. Accessed 2026-10-16.
  4. Svenska Judoförbundet — Swedish Judo Federation (English page). Accessed 2026-10-16.
  5. European Judo Union — EJU (history and members). Accessed 2026-10-16.
  6. Svenska Judoförbundet — Kalender. Accessed 2026-10-16.