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 | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kuramae Kokugikan |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Dates | May 3, 1956 |
Medal overview
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open |  Shokichi Natsui |
Yoshihiko Yoshimatsu |
 Henri Courtine  Anton Geesink |
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan (JPN) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | France (FRA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands (NED) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (3 nations) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
External links
- results on judoinside.com retrieved December 13, 2013
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