The Games sport programme was under the spotlight following the quadrennial review that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last May, that involved consultation with all 71 countries. The Committee’s recommendations were largely adopted with a few significant changes impacting favourably for judo including:

• The maximum number of entries per country for judo and wrestling has been set at two per weight category, so long as the total number does not exceed the number of events available. This is in line with weightlifting.
• The awarding of two bronze medals in judo and wrestling, in line with current IF rules.

Whilst these changes strictly don’t come into force until the 2018 Games, the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee will now review all aspects of their sports programme and consider the possible inclusion of one or more of the newly endorsed events. It plans to have this process completed by March 2012.