On Wednesday, March 10, a solemn ceremony of awarding the Autumn Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for 2020 was held at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan in BIH, during which this medal was awarded to prof. dr. Branislav Crnogorac, President of the Judo Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The decoration called "Order of the Rising Sun, Golden and Silver Rays" is awarded to prof. dr. Crnogorac for achievements and efforts in the field of extensive popularization of judo in BIH and enhancing friendly relations between Japan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Through his efforts, prof. dr. Crnogorac worked to establish judo as one of the most popular and successful martial arts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, training many young leaders, resulting in the expansion and deepening of bilateral ties between Japan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.