The Hong Kong Asian Open 2025 concluded successfully today after two days of competition at the Judo Association of Hong Kong’s venue in Kowloon, attracting 154 competitors from 18 nations across Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Pan America. The event, held on 22–23 November 2025, was organized by the Judo Union of Asia (JUA) in cooperation with the Judo Association of Hong Kong, China.
Korea Leads Medal Table
The Republic of Korea dominated the competition, finishing at the top of the medal table with 8 gold, 4 silver, and 9 bronze medals, followed by Australia (2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze) and a tie for third between India and Mongolia, each earning 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze.
Other nations making the podium included the United States, Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Tajikistan, Argentina, Bulgaria, and Sweden. In total, athletes from 13 countries claimed medals across 14 weight categories.
Men’s Champions
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–60 kg: OH Sangwoo (KOR)
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–66 kg: MIDDLETON Vas (AUS)
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–73 kg: KIM Yongmin (KOR)
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–81 kg: PARK Jun Hyun (KOR)
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–90 kg: BAREFOOT Issei (USA)
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–100 kg: SEITZ Anton (GER)
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+100 kg: KIM Minjun (KOR)
Women’s Champions
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–48 kg: JUNG Su Jin (KOR)
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–52 kg: KIM Minjeong (KOR)
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–57 kg: MOURYA Yamini (IND)
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–63 kg: MIDDLETON Saya (AUS)
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–70 kg: MO Sumin (KOR)
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–78 kg: AILTGUIBAATAR Dulamsuren (MGL)
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+78 kg: LEE Seungjin (KOR)
The Hong Kong Asian Open featured high-quality judo and strong international participation, with a notable 61.7% of competitors in the men’s division and 38.3% in the women’s division.
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92% of all contests ended with a score, and 47% were won by direct ippon.
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16% of matches went into golden score, demonstrating close and competitive fights
The event underscored Hong Kong’s growing reputation as a key destination for international judo, bringing together athletes from four continents under the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. The JUA extends its appreciation to the Judo Association of Hong Kong, China, for their organization and hospitality in delivering a successful and professionally managed tournament.
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