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.

1956 World Judo Championships
VenueKuramae Kokugikan
LocationTokyo, Japan
DatesMay 3, 1956

Medal overview

Men

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

Medal table

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