Who among the following invented the game of judo?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sport of Judo was invented by Jigoro Kano.
He founded the sport in Japan in 1882. The word 'Judo' means "Gentle Way," based on technique and flexibility rather than physical force.
Key facts about Judo:
Jigoro Kano founded his first school, the Kodokan Judo Institute, in Tokyo, which remains the headquarters of Judo worldwide.
He removed the dangerous elements from the ancient Japanese martial art of Jiu-Jitsu and developed it into a modern sport and self-defense technique.
Judo became the first Asian martial art to be included in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.