Judo Australia

LAUNCHED! Judo Australia's team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has been announced today by Deputy Chef de Mission, Damian Brown OLY, and Judo Australia's chairman, Simon Read.

The team were presented with their official travelling jerseys, and jumped at the chance to play with Borobi, the official 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot.

Travelling to Scotland to represent Australia will be a mix of young talent and seasoned veterans.

At front (l-r) - Damian Brown OLY from Commonwealth Games Australia, Saya Middleton (U63kg), Aoife Coughlan (U70kg), Maeve Coughlan, (U63kg), Maria Swan, U78kg, Tinka Easton (U52kg), Joshua Katz (U60kg), and Judo Australia's chairman, Simon Read.

At rear, Borobi, Vas Middleton (U66kg), Keishin Ochi (U81kg), Pedro Antun Neto (U60kg), Kayhan Ozcicek Takagi, (+100kg) and Danny Vojnikovich (U90kg).

With the Coughlans and Middletons, the team boasts two sets of siblings, four seasoned campaigners and seven Commonwealth Games debutantes.

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from 23 July to 2 August. Judo events will take place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), in the SEC Centre from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August.

Kata growing ever stronger. Important work by our Kata Committee.

COACHES! Make sure you understand exactly how our Referees will be interpreting the new IJF rules at Nationals. Time: 4.15pm Friday, June 05. Location: warm up area, Nationals 2026@Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, Carrara.

ONE WEEK & YOU'RE EXCITED. The crowds. The cheers. The hush before a medals showdown. There's nothing like Judo Nationals.

Testing yourself against the competition is just the beginning. It's moving up into a new division and having to rethink your entire strategy. It's standing up straight after you've hit the mat hard. It's meeting people you've only ever watched on TV, then having to fight them.

It's the Club Forum, and the Olympic Qualification Seminar, and the best of the best, all in one place for the National Training Camp. Meet you at Nationals. 🥋

J-GIRLS! On the Gold Coast, loving your judo and ready to Takeover Nationals for 2026? Register now for your FREE hour of power on from 11.30am -12.30pm on Monday, June 8th with

Play with your J-Girls mates, learn from some top female coaches, be inspired by our top judoka winning medals on the National and International stage.

J-Girls - just fun, just girls, just Judo!

Register now at RevSport: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/judoaustralia/events/361863

HOMEWARD BOUND ... get ready to welcome our Cadet team currently winging their way home from Europe, resting up after two training camps and huge competitions in both Poland and Portugal. Next step: Nationals!

Members in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland are remembering Major Albert John Whipp today after his passing. Condolences to his family, friends and students, and may he rest in peace.

JUDO IS A FAMILY SPORT - make sure Mum, Dad, the aunties and uncles, even the next-door neighbours are there to cheer when you step on the tatami.

Two day passes are $30 for juniors (ages 5-17) , $40 for seniors/concession, and $60 for adults. You can also choose a single day pass for either Saturday or Sunday. Buy now or pay more at the door!

Scan the code or click to head to RevSport: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/judoaustralia/events/356267

See you at Nationals!