ESTIMADOS AMIGOS, SENSEI, MAESTROS, JUDOKAS Y ARTISTAS MARCIALES._______________________________________________________________________
Pedro Chirino Renteria congratulates the Panamerican Judo Union on its 73rd Anniversary ___________________________________________________________________
DEAR FRIENDS, SENSEI, MASTERS, JUDOKA, AND MARTIAL ARTISTS, TODAY, OCTOBER 8, MARKS THE 73RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF THE PANAMERICAN JUDO UNION.
THIS INSTITUTION WAS CREATED IN CUBA DURING A PANAMERICAN EVENT ORGANIZED IN 1952, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CUBAN JUDO FEDERATION AND THE GUIDANCE OF GRANDMASTER ANDRÉ KOLECHKINE THOMSON, A GREAT VISIONARY AND SELF-TAUGHT ORGANIZER.
I PERSONALLY WAS A MEMBER OF IT FOR 8 YEARS.
I was elected to two positions there. The first was as technical director.
After a year, I was split into two positions due to workload.
The first was director of refereeing, to which the great Brazilian referee, Catalano Callejas, was elected. RIP.
The second position, sports director, was Pedro Chirino Renteria. Today, after many years, I assure you that I still respect and love it.
I am also very proud to hold a Rokudan (6th degree) that this beloved organization awarded me.
TO ALL WHO ARE PART OF IT, LOVE IT, AND RESPECT IT. I ARRIVED TODAY.
MY MOST SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS ANNIVERSARY. HAPPY DAY
Pedro Chirino Rentería.
Rokudan USTKJ/UPJ
October 8, 2025


























