The Asian Junior Judo Championships 2025 concluded on 13–14 September at the Tennis Indoor Senayan, Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. Organized by the Judo Union of Asia (JUA) with the support of the Indonesia Judo Federation, the event welcomed 198 competitors from 20 nations, including 106 men and 92 women.
Uzbekistan Leads the Standings
Uzbekistan delivered a commanding performance, finishing at the top of the medal table with 8 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Their judoka excelled across both men’s and women’s categories, winning titles in the men’s -60kg, -66kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, and +100kg divisions, and in the women’s -52kg and +78kg categories.
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Strong Showings by Other Nations
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Republic of Korea claimed 3 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze, with victories in men’s -73kg and women’s -70kg and -78kg categories.
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India impressed with 2 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze, highlighted by wins in the women’s -57kg and -63kg divisions.
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Kazakhstan secured 1 gold, 4 silver, and 7 bronze, including gold in the women’s -48kg category.
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Chinese Taipei earned 3 silver and 1 bronze across both men’s and women’s categories.
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Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Singapore also reached the podium, reflecting the wide continental spread of talent.
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Competition Statistics
The Championships were marked by competitive intensity and decisive judo:
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93% of contests ended with a score.
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54% of wins came by direct ippon.
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14% of matches went into golden score, some lasting more than eight minutes.
With judoka from 13 nations securing medals, the Asian Junior Judo Championships 2025 highlighted the depth of emerging talent across the continent. The event served as a vital stepping stone for athletes aspiring to move onto senior Asian Championships, IJF World Tour events, and future Olympic Games.
📸 For more photos of the Championships, visit the event gallery.