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- ↑ Vizer, Marius L. (13 May 2009). "Letter to National Judo Federations Panamerica" (PDF). International Judo Federation website. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ↑ "Panamerican Judo Union v. International Judo Federation: Arbitral Award" (PDF). Court of Arbitration for Sport. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
