Referees awarded and Daniel Lascau gets 8th Dan

On the second day of the World Judo Championships Hungary 2021, a special presentation to the referees took place, recognising their efforts and achievements at this World Championships, as their final event before they travel to the Olympics Games. This was followed by the awarding of the grade of 8th dan to IJF Head Referee Director Florin Daniel Lascau by IJF Secretary General, Jean-Luc Rougé.

The 16 referees received commemorative World Championship medals from the President of the Hungarian Judo Federation, Dr Laszlo Toth.

The referees were jubilant and recognised what an honour it is to receive the award in the competition arena.

Lascau received his framed 8th dan on the podium. Lascau: “The achievement of the 8th dan is a big honour for me. I am very proud to receive this award while such a special competition, the World Championships, is in full swing. To receive this award from the hands of Jean Luc Rougé, who was the first French world champion and one of my judo idols, is a special trophy for me. I want to thank my first coach, Florian Velici and the President of the IJF Marius Vizer, for offering me this honour. I would also like to thank all my colleagues for supporting, helping and guiding me. Not least, I want very much to show my gratitude to my wife and my two children, who are of course all judoka.”