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What year was Kanō inducted into the IJF Hall of Fame?

  • 1990

  • 1999

  • 2005

  • 1985

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Kanō was inducted into the IJF Hall of Fame in 1999, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport of judo. As the founder of judo, Kanō developed the martial art's principles, techniques, and philosophy, which have had a profound impact on the sport and its practitioners worldwide.
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