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Amman Welcomes Asia’s Rising Judo Stars as JUA Executive Committee Charts the Future
The Amman Asian Cadet & Junior Judo Championships 2026 officially get underway today in Amman, Jordan, bringing together the continent's most promising young judoka for four days of competition from 16 to 19 July 2026. Ahead of the Championships, the Judo Union of...
Taipei Asian Open 2026 Concludes Successfully in Chinese Taipei
The Taipei Asian Open 2026 concluded successfully on 12 July 2026 in Taipei, Chinese Taipei, following two days of exciting competition that brought together judoka from across Asia and beyond. Organised under the auspices of the Judo Union of Asia (JUA), the...
Kazakhstan Advances Judo Development Through Strategic Education and Military Initiatives
The JUA welcomes a series of significant initiatives announced by the International Judo Federation and its partners in Kazakhstan, further demonstrating the country's growing commitment to the development of judo beyond competition and into the fields of education,...
Asian Judo Championships 2026 Conclude Successfully in Ordos
The 2026 Asian Judo Championships came to a successful conclusion on 19 April in Ordos, following four days of high-level competition that brought together the best judoka from across the continent. Organised by the Judo Union of Asia, the Championships featured 197...
Asian Judo Championships 2026 Underway in Ordos with Successful Opening and First Day Finals
Following the official opening of the 2026 Asian Judo Championships in Ordos, the event has now successfully entered competition phase, with the first day of contests and finals delivering exciting performances across multiple weight categories. The opening ceremony,...
2026 Asian Judo Championships Begin in Ordos, China
The 2026 Asian Judo Championships officially commenced today in Ordos, China, marking the start of four days of elite continental competition from 16–19 April 2026.Asia’s top judoka have gathered in Ordos to compete for continental honours in one of the region’s most...
JUA Announces Updated Referee Regulations
The JUA is pleased to announce that the updated JUA Regulations for Referees are now available. These revisions reflect the Union’s continued commitment to maintaining high standards of officiating, ensuring consistency in refereeing practices, and aligning with the...
New Inspiration in the Himalayas
The Himalayan region is stunningly beautiful but remains one of the harshest environments in which to live. People living in the mountains in Nepal are hardy and resilient because they have to be. Despite all the challenges of climate, terrain and economy, thriving...
Asian Judoka Deliver Outstanding Performances at the 2026 Paris Grand Slam
Asian judoka once again demonstrated their strength, technical excellence and competitive depth at the 2026 Paris Grand Slam, securing multiple gold, silver and bronze medals across both men’s and women’s divisions at the Accor Arena. Heavyweight Authority: Japan and...