UPDATES IN RED (Version 20 May 2021) Welcome to Budapest and a very special World Championships Hungary is no stranger to hosting judo events at the highest level. Having reopened the World Judo Tour in October 2020, after an enforced drought of competition, Budapest is now preparing to welcome athletes from all continents once again. This World Championships, like no other before, is a glaring beacon in the calendar, bringing excitement and spectacle to judo fans everywhere, with the cream of the judo elite convening only weeks before the Olympic Games. @MariusVizer Budapest sits astride the Danube, used to international trade and negotiation, a hub for architects, artists and travellers, bringing a true international feel to any event staged there. With the diversity of judo arriving in the city, there promises to be vibrance on the tatami, amid the colour of Budapest’s unique city backdrop. As we continue to pull together as a sporting community, leading the way in organising safe, clean and spectacular events, this World Championships will offer unrivalled proof that the world is not just reopening for sport but is also seeing the re-emergence of a more recognisable daily life and we are proud to have played a significant part in that. Judo’s values have never been more relevant and we steadfastly adhere to them as a summer in Tokyo approaches. I wish all participants, organisers, volunteers and spectators a safe, energising and surprising tournament, as we invite the judo world to Budapest. Yours in judo. Mr Marius VIZER President International Judo Federation Dear Judo Family, On behalf of the Hungarian Judo Association, I would like to welcome each of you to the World Judo Championships 2021 and the Ordinary Congress of IJF. We can be proud that Hungary has already successfully organised a World Championships in 2017, but this year after the pandemic, we have proven that no virus can stop us as a judo family or take away our spirit. Despite what we have lost, despite the grief and hardship, we will be stronger and more determined because of this and our event will be organized at the highest level. Over the years, there have been numerous goals in Hungarian Judo, several medals were collected by our World and European Champions. The Hungarian Government has also noticed the success of Hungarian Judo and thanks to this attraction the government has launched a very important support within the framework of Hungarian Judo Sports Development Program. Several results are already enjoyable by number of athletes and more and more modern sports center were built in the near past and further centers are waiting for drafting and establishing. Furthermore, we could strengthen the professional basis and number of athletes has doubled. Today, judo is available in all region of our country, but our aim is to enhance this productivity and with our help more and more Hungarian children may get opportunity to make judo sport greater. We expect a sparkling event before the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games and this week will be a very important event for many countries and judoka. The World Championship in Budapest will be a great celebration for sports lover Hungarians, because the best athletes of the judo will be fighting on the tatamis. In addition, we can give all our guests from abroad a warm welcome and show that humility and devotion are the key points to create the most appropriate conditions for the World Championship. We will continue to devote our best efforts to ensure successful organization of the competition. I want to extend my sincere thanks to all those involved for countless hours of preparation and wish good luck for all of us and an enjoyable visit in Hungary. Dr László TÓTH President Hungarian Judo Association IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ANYONE NOT FOLLOWING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND IJF COVID-19 PROTOCOLS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE EVENT AND SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION! The fundamental principle throughout all IJF events during the Covid-19 era is to Protect and Be Protected by wearing a mask, sanitising, distancing and respecting the recommendations of "the Protocol for resuming IJF events during the Covid-19 pandemic" hereafter referred to as IJF COVID-19 Protocol. All participants have the mutual responsibility to protect each other. Each National Federation delegation participant (athlete, coach, team official, physiotherapist, doctor President etc.) must have read and understood the latest version of the IJF COVID-19 Protocol which can be found here: covid.ijf.org Before travelling 1. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month from the date of arrival. Check if you need a visa, and if yes, request it from the LOC according to the details in the visa section. 2. Get an entry permission letter for entry to Hungary from the Hungarian Judo Association. 3. Upload travel information (arrival and departures) to my.ijf.org 4. Book accommodation and send a detailed rooming list. Last minute changes can be accommodated whilst the delegation waits on the bus or outside the hotel. 5. Upload in advance to my.ijf.org and present, on arrival, at least two (2) negative individual medical PCR COVID-19 test certificates (PCR-1 and PCR-2). The Hungarian Government requires all arriving participants of World Championships to obtain and present on arrival to Hungary two (2) negative COVID-19 PCR test certificates in Hungarian or in English language. The tests are required to be made a maximum of five (5) days before arrival and 48 hours apart. During this 5-day period you should stay isolated and limit contact with other people as much as possible. If you experience any kind of symptoms do not start to travel (even with two negative PCR tests). Airlines may require you to show this on check-in and some airlines require the certificate to be no more than 72 hours before arrival in your destination (please check with your airline). 6. Upload just before arrival to my.ijf.org an individual Liability Release Waiver (Liab-Waiv) and Declaration of Honour (Dec-of-Hon) on the absence of symptoms for at least 14 days per delegate. The forms can be found in the documents section: https://www.ijf.org/competition/2239 Every COVID-19 related document can be found here: http://judohungary.hu/documents/ Days before athlete's (Coaches and other Team Officials can arrive when they choose, but must competition day quarantine while waiting PCR-3 test results) -8 PCR-1 (everyone) al (organised at place of residence) v arri with a minimum of e -7 or 48 hours before PCR-2 s bef -6 PCR-2 (everyone) 5 day -5 TEST MUST BE A MAXIMUM OF 72 HOURS BEFORE ARRIVAL, max. AND A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS AFTER PCR-1 -4 Latest arrival* & PCR-3 (everyone) Quarantine: waiting PCR-3 test results on day i t -3 i ALL PRE-EVENT COVID-19 DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED ON THE IJF omet PLATFORM: MY.IJF.ORG BEFORE TRAVELLING e c or -2 Quarantine: waiting PCR-3 test results s bef PCR-4 (For athletes ONLY ) 3 day -1 Weigh-in n. mi 0 Competition day *This is the very latest arrival day for athletes. We highly recommend an earlier arrival. Entering Budapest 1. All border-crossing regulations must be followed regarding the validity of passports and visas, as applicable for each respective country. 2. All the participants must have a printed copy of the invitation letter from the Hungarian Judo Association. 3. According to the Government Decree 408/2020 (30 August) on travel restrictions during the period of state of epidemiological preparedness, entering Hungary it is necessary to show up two (2) negative COVID-19 PCR test results in Hungarian or in English language. The tests are required to be made a maximum of five (5) days before arrival and 48 hours apart. Entering the bubble From arrival in Budapest you must immediately go to the official hotel. After your activity is finished you must leave Budapest without visiting any friends, shops, restaurants etc. The event venues (hotels, sport hall, training hall etc.) will be classified as bubbles and to reduce risk a “bubble to bubble” concept will be used. People are NOT allowed to leave their bubble as contamination could occur endangering the safety of the event and the health of the participants. The World Judo Championships Hungary 2021 hotel bubbles opens from: 31 May 2021. If due to flight schedules you need to arrive earlier, contact the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and they will assist you with a solution. 1. PCR-3 test will be performed immediately upon arrival. Collection place: Centralised test station in a tent at the parking lot at Hotel Arena. Test collection times: 08:00-20:00 In case of early or late arrival there will be testing personnel available. Results issued within: max. 24 hours Extra requirements: PCR test: 4 hours before taking the test do not eat, do not drink, do not brush teeth, do not use mouth wash or nasal spray, do not smoke, do not have chewing gums or candies Until test results are obtained, all participants must remain in their hotel rooms, where water and any paid meals will be ensured until the receipt of the test results. 2. PCR-4 test for athletes will be taken 24 hours before their weigh-in with the results delivered before the official weigh-in. 3. After PCR-3, for team officials and PCR-4, for athletes, there will be a further antigen test every three (3) days. Throughout your stay 1.