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The Partnership

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G4S are delighted to have entered into a partnership with the British Judo Association as part of the FTSE-British Olympic Association Partnership Initiative

Initiated by Lord Moynihan, Chairman of the BOA, the intention is for the relationship to extend long-term in order to give it the best opportunity of making a lasting difference as the British Judo Association develops as a world class, autonomous organisation.

G4S has joined some of Britain's biggest companies in teaming up with Olympic sports to try and improve the way they are run ahead of the 2012 Games in London. The scheme sees FTSE companies partnering a sport to try and help them become more professionally run. No financial sponsorship is involved and the deals carry no branding rights for the companies.

G4S is excited by the partnership as it provides an opportunity for the organisation and its 30,000 UK employees to engage in British sport and contribute in some way to sports development in its home market.

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Getting to grips with British Judo

  • Judo originated in Japan in 1883 and became an Olympic sport in 1964
  • A competitive sport, Judo is also considered an art form, a method of self defence and a way of life
  • British Judo has been one of the strongest World and Olympic sports in the UK for the past 35 years – with 20 World Championship titles, 16 Olympic medals and 7 Paralympic medals won in total
  • British Judo currently enjoys over 800 affiliated clubs and over 35,000 individual members
  • An exciting sport to watch, spectacular throws, incredible strength and athleticism are on display in every match.
British Judo in action - Photo by Mike Varey (British Judo Association)

British Judo in action
(Photo by Mike Varey, British Judo Association)

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  • “We are very excited to have established this relationship with a vibrant and growing company like G4S.  

    "From the first meeting it was very apparent that we can benefit greatly from the experience and size of G4S and we have already identified some specific work areas to explore.”

    - Densign White, Chairman of the British Judo Association

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