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IFon is an international federation of independent national ID-judo associations and legal guardians of people with an intellectual disability.

It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to a cherished patron saint: Pope Francis and his legacy in ID-Judo.

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Pope Francis. The world has not only lost a spiritual leader, but also one of the ID judo community’s greatest advocates. He was the first pope to publicly support athletes with intellectual disabilities, bestowing his personal blessing on the first Para-Judo World Championships (ID) in 2017 in Cologne and offering his moral support to the athletes worldwide. For IFoN.World and thousands of ID judoka worldwide, his legacy remains a mission: to fight for dignity, visibility and participation.

IPC – DISCRIMINATION to ID-Judoka

Happy holidays

Happy holidays Dear ID-Judoka, Presidents of world federations, sports officials, coaches and legal guardians of people with intellectual disabilities in the competitive para-sport of ID judo.
The President of the IFoN, Klaus Gdowczok, expresses pride in the dedicated ID judo community and aspiring participation in the 2024 Paralympics. He urges global sports federations to adhere to UN CRPD rules and involve people with intellectual disabilities in decision-making. Gdowczok emphasizes fair competition and human respect, highlighting the role of IFoN in realizing this vision.

Adaptiv-Judo in der EJU:
Nicht im Sinne des ID-Judo

Was im Hinblick auf Adaptiv-Judo in den Gremien der Europäischen Judo Union (EJU) diskutiert wird, ist sicherlich nicht im Sinne der Judoka mit geistigen Einschränkungen und geht an deren Bedürf­nissen komplett vorbei. Es scheint mir mehr als unsinnig und gera­dezu gefährlich, alle Judoka mit einer Einschränkung gegeneinan­der kämpfen zu lassen. Wer ist eigentlich ein…
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ID-Judo becomes Paralympics

ID-Judo becomes Paralympics
We are sure that all nations, their federations, and ministries will join our motion and supportively work on many levels for the barrier-free implementation of the participation of intellectual impaired judoka in Paralympic competitive sport. 

The IPC has not denied our request to provide participation 

for our daughters, sons and legally supervised, more than  

10.000 ID judoka active in Paralympic judo! 

The path has begun: 

„ID Judo Becomes Paralympic“

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays,

Dear ID Judoka, Dear parents and families, Dear coaches & trainers, a very difficult time that we all must face in the last two years, worldwide. Corona has very rarely allowed us to get together, our beloved sport the Judo, one of the most valuable sports for all people and especially for our people,…
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Mrs. Mady Holtackers-Bex become CEO

The DutchwomanMrs. Mady Holtackers has since 1.7.2021 the CEO position of our internationally active federation, IFoN. Mr. Klaus Gdowczok will represent IFoN in presidency with the same date. IFoN supports ID judoka with intellectual disabilities on their way to the Paralympics. Mady Holtackers will coordinate the entire international network and further expand it in…
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A FAIRYTALE ABOUT THE BIRTH OF INCLUSION

Once upon a time there lived the letter M and the letter E. They were ME during socializing. When Mady Holtackers saw this, she was so mad that she kicked M, so it rolled over and landed on his head! Since then the two letters walk around as WE. by VPO

IFoN – „Charta of Honory“ to IJF Präsident Marius Vizer & Peter Frese DJB

One year ago, in February 2020, the President of the IJF – International Judo Federation – Mr. Marius Vizer, was presented with the „Charter of Honory“ for the special commitment and support of ID-Judo –judoka with intellectual disabilities on the way to the Paralympics, by the IFoN President and CEO Mr. Klaus Gdowczok in…
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2019 – JUDO European Championships ID-Judo – EJU

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