The Paris 2024 Olympic
Mascot, dressed in a kimono, is ready to take on his opponent on the tatami.
The sport made its
debut at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, and remained on the Olympic programme
from the 1972 Munich Games, and women's judo from the 1992 Barcelona Games.
Judo is divided into
weight categories for women and men, with bouts lasting four minutes, with
overtime if the score is tied. Because judo teaches moral values, penalties may
be given to fighters who are too passive or behave in a way that is
"contrary to the spirit of judo".
