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1956 World Judo Championships

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The 1956 World Judo Championships were the 1st edition of the World Judo Championships, and were held in Tokyo, Japan on May 3, 1956.

Medal overview

Men

Event Gold Silver Bronze
Open Japan Shokichi Natsui Japan Yoshihiko Yoshimatsu France Henri Courtine
Netherlands Anton Geesink

Medals table

1  Japan 1 1 0 2
2  France 0 0 1 1
 Netherlands 0 0 1 1