Conferral of the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays upon Mr. Toyoaki Yoneda, Former Chief Judo Coach of UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation
2022/4/29
On 29 April 2022, the Government of Japan announced the Japanese recipients of the 2022 Spring Decorations. Mr. Toyoaki Yoneda, former Chief Judo Coach, UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation is among this year’s recipients.
Mr. Yoneda will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays in recognition of his contributions to promoting Judo for nearly 40 years in the UAE.
The Embassy of Japan in the UAE has the honor to pay tribute to Mr. Yoneda for his distinguished service on the occasion of the conferral.
Mr. Toyoaki Yoneda
●Title of the decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays
●Service: Promoting Japanese culture (Judo) in the UAE.
●Major positions held: Former Chief Judo Coach, UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation
●Summary of Contributions:
Mr. Toyoaki Yoneda who graduated from Department of Special Physical Education, Kanazawa University came to the UAE in 1979. As Judo was still unknown in the country at that time, Mr. Yoneda firstly organized a series of promotional activities, such as Judo demonstration at local police offices. This effort eventually led to the adoption of Judo as a training programs for police officers at Dubai Police.
In 1990, he joined UAE Judo, Karate and Taekwondo Association, and later joined UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation where he served as Head of Education and Promotion Committee as well as Advisor. With unflagging passion and efforts, he worked for the spread of Judo such as introducing Judo at public schools, and trained a number of Judo players at Dubai Judo Kai. He also trained Judo athletes including those who belonged to UAE National Team and instructors for nearly 40 years in the UAE until his return to Japan in 2018.
Mr. Yoneda will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays in recognition of his contributions to promoting Judo for nearly 40 years in the UAE.
The Embassy of Japan in the UAE has the honor to pay tribute to Mr. Yoneda for his distinguished service on the occasion of the conferral.
Mr. Toyoaki Yoneda
●Title of the decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays
●Service: Promoting Japanese culture (Judo) in the UAE.
●Major positions held: Former Chief Judo Coach, UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation
●Summary of Contributions:
Mr. Toyoaki Yoneda who graduated from Department of Special Physical Education, Kanazawa University came to the UAE in 1979. As Judo was still unknown in the country at that time, Mr. Yoneda firstly organized a series of promotional activities, such as Judo demonstration at local police offices. This effort eventually led to the adoption of Judo as a training programs for police officers at Dubai Police.
In 1990, he joined UAE Judo, Karate and Taekwondo Association, and later joined UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation where he served as Head of Education and Promotion Committee as well as Advisor. With unflagging passion and efforts, he worked for the spread of Judo such as introducing Judo at public schools, and trained a number of Judo players at Dubai Judo Kai. He also trained Judo athletes including those who belonged to UAE National Team and instructors for nearly 40 years in the UAE until his return to Japan in 2018.
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| Judo class at a school in Ajman emirate | Dubai Judo Kai |
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