Certificate of Commendation on Mr. Koki Ashida, National Coach of the UAE Judo Federation
2024/2/5
On February 3, Ambassador Akio Isomata awarded a Certificate of Commendation on Mr. Koki Ashida, National Coach of UAE Judo Federation, in recognition of his dedication to the promotion of Japanese culture through judo and fostering mutual understanding between Japan and the UAE in the field of sports.
Coach Ashida was dispatched from Tokai University to UAE Judo Federation from April 2021 to January 2024. He had trained and elevated the skills of both UAE National Judo Team and the Special Olympics UAE Judo Team. As the sole Japanese coach in the Federation, he trained the young judo athletes with a strong passion and earned respect from these athletes. Moreover, he actively conducted judo lessons for the general public, igniting a passion for the sport among them. His efforts significantly contributed to the growing popularity of judo in the UAE.
Coach Ashida was dispatched from Tokai University to UAE Judo Federation from April 2021 to January 2024. He had trained and elevated the skills of both UAE National Judo Team and the Special Olympics UAE Judo Team. As the sole Japanese coach in the Federation, he trained the young judo athletes with a strong passion and earned respect from these athletes. Moreover, he actively conducted judo lessons for the general public, igniting a passion for the sport among them. His efforts significantly contributed to the growing popularity of judo in the UAE.