The
Judo Competitionis a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
for men and women at the
1987 Pan American GamesThe 1987 Pan American Games, officially known as the X Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event which was celebrated in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 7 August to 23 August 1987. Over 4,300 athletes from 38 countries in the Americas competed in 30 sports earning...
was held from August 7 to August 23, 1987 in
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,
United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. There were eight weight divisions for both men and women.
Bantamweight (-60 kg)
Featherweight (-65 kg)
Lightweight (-71 kg)
Light Middleweight (-78 kg)
Middleweight (-86 kg)
Light Heavyweight (-95 kg)
Heavyweight (+95 kg)
Open
Extra Lightweight (-48 kg)
Half Lightweight (-52 kg)
Lightweight (-56 kg)
Half Middleweight (-61 kg)
Middleweight (-66 kg)
Half Heavyweight (-72 kg)
Heavyweight (+72 kg)
Open
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