Ingrid Berghmans
Encyclopedia
Ingrid Berghmans (also known as Ingrid Vallot, born 24 August 1961 in Koersel) is a judo
ka from Belgium
who has eight times been named Belgian Sportswoman of the Year
. A former world title holder, she is also an Olympic competitor.
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
ka from Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
who has eight times been named Belgian Sportswoman of the Year
Belgian Sportsman of the year
The Belgian Sportsman of the Year is elected at the end of each year, annually since 1967. A Belgian Sportswoman of the Year title has been given out since 1975...
. A former world title holder, she is also an Olympic competitor.