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Judo Manitoba 2025 Awards

Presentation of the David Caligiuri Memorial Award

Judo Manitoba held our awards ceremony on Sunday June 8th. We celebrated the following athletes for their accomplishments and contribution to our sport. David Caliguiri Memorial Award Amaya Machado Outstanding Male Performer Bennet Pampolina Outstanding Female Performer Sarah Ekosky Most…

2025 Spring Raffle Winners

Raffle ticket close-up

Judo Manitoba’s Spring Raffle draw was held on June 8 at our Awards Banquet, and we are happy to announce the following prize winners. First Prize – $500.00 – Jaden Peppler Second Prize – $400.00 – Gordon Templeton Third Prize…

RIP Lawrence Mitani

Water flowing from a bamboo spout into a tranquil pond with stacked stones

Lawrence Mitani passed away on March 20, 2025 in Waterloo, Ontario. Lawrence taught Judo for many years in Dryden Judo club which his father Hiroshi Mitani founded back in the 1950’s. While the Dryden Judo club was part of Judo…