Judo Grand Slam Tournament

Opening ceremony of the judo tournament on the eve of the Olympic Games in Tokyo and the World Championships in Budapest – 2021.

The opening ceremony of the final top-level tournament was conceived by formate studio as an audiovisual narrative about the history and philosophy of judo. Visual elements of Japanese and Russian cultures were displayed on the tatami using projection mapping. The artistic synchronization of 80 lighting devices with the text and music created an atmosphere of tense expectation. At the climax, the audience applauded to support the tournament participants and “started” the heart of the champion.