The 2017 Pan American Judo Championships were a continental judo competition organized by the Pan American Judo Confederation (PJC) and sanctioned by the International Judo Federation (IJF). The event took place in Panama City, Panama, from 30 April to 2 May 2017.
Overview
- Host city: Panama City, Panama
- Dates: 30 April – 2 May 2017
- Organiser: Pan American Judo Confederation (PJC)
- Sanctioning body: International Judo Federation (IJF)
Participation
The championships featured athletes from multiple nations across North, Central, and South America. Official records list approximately 30 national federations participating, but the exact number of competitors and delegations varies by source.
Competition Format
The tournament comprised individual weight‑class events for men and women, following the standard IJF competition rules. Medals were awarded in each weight division, and an overall medal table ranked national federations according to the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals won.
Medal Summary (Selected Results)
While a complete, verified medal table is maintained by the PJC, the following highlights reflect the overall performance of leading nations as reported in contemporaneous sporting news:
- Brazil secured the highest number of gold medals, dominating several male and female weight categories.
- United States and Cuba each achieved multiple podium finishes, trailing Brazil in the medal tally.
- Host nation Panama earned medals in selected weight classes, marking a strong showing for the home team.
For a detailed breakdown of medalists by weight class, refer to the official results posted by the Pan American Judo Confederation or the International Judo Federation archives.
Significance
The 2017 edition served as an important ranking event for athletes seeking qualification points for upcoming World Championships and the Olympic Games. Performances contributed to individual world rankings and influenced national team selections for subsequent international competitions.
Sources
- Pan American Judo Confederation official communications (2017)
- International Judo Federation competition calendar and results database
- Contemporary news reports covering the event (e.g., national sports outlets of participating countries)
All information presented reflects data available from reliable sporting organizations and publications up to the knowledge cutoff date.
