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November 3, 2007

Rusty Kanokogi Receives John Osako Award

The USA Judo Referee Commission voted unaminously to award the John Osako Award for excellence in refereeing to Rusty Kanokogi, 7th Dan, President of New York State Judo, Inc.

The prestigious John Osako Award is awarded to those who have worked continuously to develop their referee skills and contribute unselfishly to the Olympic sport of judo.

John Osako, was a great USA Judo champion and was the founding chairman of the USA Judo Referee Commission and the PJU Referee Commission.

The award was established in 1983.  

Congratulations to Rusty on behalf of the USA Judo Referee Commission.