Francois Besson, Sports Director and Technical Delegate of the world judo governing body is pleased with venue for the Beijing Olympics. He is currently visiting Beijing for the 2007 Beijing Judo Open, a precursor event to next years Beijing Olympics.

“The venue is well located…It’s the first time we have a judo game in a city but a heart cycle of the city. We’re happy with it,” said Francois Besson, Sports Director and Technical Delegate of the world judo governing body.

“I say it well located, firstly because the venue is located ina university,” said the Frenchman. “It’s a blessing that next year’s Olympic judo competition would be held in a university, since you know, the sport originated in Japan and its founder and advocator was an educator.”

The competition starts today and will run for just two days.

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