Which of the following statements about Judo is correct?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Judo was introduced in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan.
• Judo was founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano at the Kodokan, Tokyo.
• Other statements contain incorrect dates or facts.
Information Booster
• Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964 (Tokyo Olympics).
• International Judo Federation (IJF) founded in 1951.
• Headquarters of IJF: Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Judo means “The Gentle Way”.
Additional Knowledge
• Judo focuses on throws (nage-waza) and grappling (katame-waza).
• Jigoro Kano was also an education reformer in Japan.
• Judo was derived from Jujutsu.
• India has produced judokas like Avtar Singh at international level.