Philippine Judo Federation receives 142 Tatami Mats from Japan via “Sport for Tomorrow” Programme

Members of the Philippine Judo Federation (PJF) pose with officials of PJF, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC),and Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) during the turn over ceremony held in Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Feb. 8, 2017. All Japan Judo Federation (AJJF) — through the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan— officially turned over 142 pieces of traditional Japanese tatami or ‘woven straw’ mats to the Philippine Judo Federation (PJF) in a ceremony. PJF President David Carter led the ceremonies attended by JICC Director Ken Nakamura and First Secretary Seiki Furudate on behalf of AJJF.(PNA photo courtesy of Japan Embassy)
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