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Judo

Athletes who are blind or have vision impairments compete under the rules of the International Judo Association at the Paralympic Games, with the exception of a mat that has different textures to mark zones and the competition area. Competitors must attack, defend, and maintain balance during a match in order to score points by using certain attack and counterattack techniques.

Judo Player

Dartanyon Crockett is a competitive Judo athlete for the United States. Crockett is legally blind. He won the bronze medal in the men's 90 kg division at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and again at the 2016 games.