The IJF President presented Dr Sandor Csanyi with the diploma of IJF Honorary President and Mr Zhiliang Bian with the diploma of IJF Honorary Vice-President. Both Mr Bian and Mr Csanyi expressed their pleasure and honour to be part of the global judo family that has proven once again that judo is a key player in the world of sport and in the Olympic movement.

Then the gala offered President Vizer the opportunity to present honorary black belts to several important personalities who participate in the development of judo.

• Dr Sandor Csanyi, Chairman and CEO of OTP Bank
• Mr Zhiliang Bian, Chairman of the Taishan Sports Industry Group
• ⁠Mr Max-Hervé George, Chairman and CEO of ICONA Capital
• ⁠Mr Benjamin Lakatos, Chairman and CEO of MET Holding AG
• Mr Almaz Alsenov, CEO of Harvest Group
• Mr Qingfeng Bian, Vice President of the Taishan Sports Industry Group

On this occasion, the IJF President, Mr Marius Vizer, congratulated all the champions and medallists, as well as all the participants and all those who contributed to this great sporting and popular success.