The Asian Cadets Judo Championships 2025 concluded on 11–12 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 brought together 196 young judoka from 21 countries and regions, including 111 men and 85 women.
Uzbekistan Tops the Medal Standings
Uzbekistan dominated the Championships, finishing first in the medal table with 7 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze medals. Korean cadets followed in second place with 3 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze, while Kazakhstan secured 2 gold, 4 silver, and 8 bronze for third overall.
Other nations also made their mark:
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Tajikistan claimed 2 gold medals.
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Chinese Taipei earned 1 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze.
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India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Indonesia, Vietnam, Kuwait, and Cambodia also featured on the medal table.
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Highlights from the Tatami
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Uzbekistan’s strength was evident across multiple categories, with Mukhammadkarim Nosirov (-60kg) and Dilafruz Boltaboeva (-40kg) among the standout champions.
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Korea’s Sim Jaeyun (-81kg) and Lee Chaemin (+70kg) delivered gold-medal performances, contributing to Korea’s strong showing in both men’s and women’s divisions.
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Tajikistan celebrated victories through Roshid Nematov (-73kg) and Madina Qurbonzoda (-52kg), underlining the nation’s growing youth judo program.
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Host nation Indonesia earned a gold medal with Rahi Rajeshkumar Ghelani (-44kg) and several bronzes, to the delight of the home crowd.
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Event Statistics
The Championships were marked by attacking judo and decisive victories:
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94% of contests ended with a score.
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47% of wins came by direct ippon.
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16% of bouts went into golden score, reflecting the competitiveness of the matches.
The Asian Cadets Judo Championships 2025 showcased the depth of young talent across Asia, with judoka from 15 nations reaching the podium. The event served as a vital step in the development pathway for future continental, world, and Olympic-level athletes.
📸 For more photos of the Championships, visit the event gallery.