June Takahashi (née Hayami) passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. June Takahashi co-founded Takahashi Dojo in 1969 alongside her husband, Masao. Over the following 55 years, she devoted herself to developing judoka of every age and level—from recreational to World and Olympic competitors—including her four children, Allyn, Phil, Ray, and Tina, as well as her grandchildren. A shichidan, certified IJF kata judge, coach, and referee, June contributed to the sport at every level. She volunteered...

Judo Ontario (JO) is the Provincial Sporting Organization (PSO) for Judo in Ontario. Judo provides services and programs to their clubs and members in 6 regions across Ontario. Judo Ontario is a leader in High performance Judo in Canada and is committed to deliver quality programming to our members and clubs. The Judo Ontario Program Coordinator will support the day-to-day operations of the organization, contributing to programming for athletes, coaches, and officials. The successful...

Summary of Process – Next Steps The draft nominations and ranking list for the 2025-26 Quest for Gold program are included below. Please review the information and contact the Quest for Gold Committee Chair James Cunningham ( executivedirector@judoontario.ca ) with any questions or concerns. The Quest for Gold selection criteria lists the details for how the rankings were calculated and the selection process for each category. What is listed below is the summary of the selection decisions....