Anil Kumar
Anil Kumar is an Indian judoka who has represented India in the sport of judo at the competitive level. Judo, a Japanese martial art and Olympic combat sport, has a steadily growing presence in India through the Judo Federation of India (JFI) and various state associations.
Key facts
| Name | Anil Kumar |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Judo |
| Discipline | Judoka (judo competitor) |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Judo in India is administered by the Judo Federation of India, which is recognised by the International Judo Federation (IJF) and the Judo Union of Asia. Indian judokas typically progress through state-level championships, the Senior National Judo Championships, and selection trials before being considered for international assignments such as the Commonwealth Judo Championships, the Asian Judo Championships, the South Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games.
Career
Anil Kumar is identified in sports records as an Indian judoka. Specific details regarding weight category, club affiliation, coaching lineage, and individual medal record are not consolidated in widely available public sources, and so are not detailed here.
Significance
Athletes such as Anil Kumar form part of the broader pool of Indian judokas whose participation has helped sustain organised judo competition in India alongside more widely recognised Indian medallists in the sport at multi-discipline events such as the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.
Related topics
- Judo in India
- Judo Federation of India
- India at the Commonwealth Games
- India at the Asian Games
- South Asian Games