Behind the Screens: How EJU Technology Supports Judo

The latest EJU IT Seminar brought the technology behind modern Judo events into focus. Held on Wednesday, 16 September, the meeting gathered 15 participants from 10 countries to explore the connected systems that support competition delivery.

On the tatami, athletes make fast decisions under pressure. Away from it, technology teams ensure that scores, replays, results and images are processed and delivered through the right channels. The seminar examined how those tools work together across the European Judo Union and International Judo Federation environment.

Matthias Fischer, IJF Head of IT, presented the full EJU IT portfolio, with particular attention on communication between its different platforms. Participants followed the path of event information from administration and competition management to scoreboards, graphics, video and online services used by Judo fans.

A central part of the discussion was the relationship between JudoBase, JudoManager and the wider competition technology network. JudoBase supports events on the IJF calendar, while JudoManager can be used for national competitions, EJU Hopes events, special EJU and IJF events, university competitions and other formats.

Both administrative systems connect with the JudoManager desktop competition software through two-way data synchronisation. That connection is important because it allows event data to move between the systems rather than remaining isolated in separate tools.

The seminar also looked beyond competition management. JudoNet links the JudoManager ecosystem with FairReplay, while the wider setup includes broadcast graphics, video recording and replay, automated cutting and online distribution.

JudoTV and Portal JudoManager were included in the presentation as platforms where competition results and contest video content can be published. Participants also received a preview of features planned for upcoming software versions.

Modern Judo depends on sharp technology as well as sharp technique.

The IT Seminar is followed at the same venue by the EJU Administration & Organisation Seminar on 17-18 September at the NH Vienna Airport Conference Center. Its two-day programme brings together 36 participants from 23 countries for sessions on general administration, IT and technology, sport, event delivery and marketing requirements.

Together, the seminars continue the exchange of knowledge between national federations and the EJU, strengthening the systems that keep Judo events connected behind the scenes.

Source: EJU.net

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