Judo Australia

SAFEGUARDING is a whole-of-sport responsibility, and Judo has been summoned to Take the Pledge as part of Safe Sport Day tomorrow.

The International Safeguards for Children in Sport are calling on sports from around the globe to ensure coaches, officials and club leaders stand up, speak out and play their part in child safeguarding.

They ask that sports clubs embed eight basic safeguards in their operations to protect child safety, and Take the Pledge ensure sport is safe for children everywhere.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/SafeSportDay

DON'T MISS earlybird registration for the Adelaide International Open, closing on August 14th.

Register for Kata at Smoothcomp: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/33486

Register for Shiai at Judo Manager: https://portal.judomanager.com/competition/2026_adelaide_open2026

See you in Adelaide on August 22nd!

JUDOKA - REGISTER NOW FOR ADELAIDE🥋
The next round of the National Event Series kicks off in Adelaide in just two weeks time! The Adelaide International Open will take place on Saturday, August 22 at The Lights Community and Sports Centre, Lightsview.
REGISTER FOR KATA: https://tinyurl.com/AIOkata
REGISTER FOR SHIAI: https://tinyurl.com/AIOshiai

And if you're staying on to enjoy the Adelaide hospitality - come and join the Para Judo Training Camp taking place at the AUJC from Sunday through Wednesday! (Details: https://tinyurl.com/ParaJudoCamp)

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JUDO AUSTRALIA's chair, Simon Read, has congratulated our Commonwealth Games athletes and coaches on behalf of the Judo Australia board.

In a message to athletes today, Simon wrote:

"Firstly, congratulations to every member of the Australian Judo Team on an outstanding Commonwealth Games campaign.

To our athletes, coaches, support staff and team management – you have done Australia proud. The commitment, resilience and professionalism displayed throughout the competition were a credit to each of you and to our sport.

Unfortunately, I was unable to be in Glasgow as I had the privilege of walking my daughter down the aisle at her wedding here in Perth. While family came first on this occasion, I followed the results and progress as closely as I could over the three days, celebrating every success from home.

Whether you stood on the podium, achieved a personal best, or gained invaluable international experience, you have all played a part in strengthening Australian judo.

Success at this level is never achieved alone, and I want to particularly acknowledge our coaches and support staff for the countless hours invested behind the scenes.

On behalf of the Judo Australia Board, thank you for representing our country with pride and for demonstrating the values that make judo so special.

Congratulations once again – Australia is incredibly proud of you all."

DIGITISING OUR GRADES system will require an upgrade to our most important historical record: the Dan Grade Register. 🥋
Participation Manager (and Grades Administrator) Shane Alvisio is working with volunteer Project Officer Leo Matsuzaki to verify existing records and update the database.
They want individuals and clubs to check details, supply evidence and then assist in verification. Full details: https://tinyurl.com/DanRegister

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CLOSING the dance last night were the super-heavyweights and canny, tactical Judo helped Kayhan Ozcicek-Takagi claim a silver medal in the +100kg division. Congratulations Kayhan!

ANOTHER DEBUTANTE well into the medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games - Judo Australia congratulates silver medallist Maria Swan on her outstanding performance last night in the U78 division.

Congratulations to Maria and Kayhan for reaching the gold medal contest in Glasgow! An incredible achievement from both judoka 👏🥈🥈

That's a wrap from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Thank you to everyone back home for your support, and well done to all our athletes, coaches and staff!! 💚💛🤩

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THE LAST session of Glasgow2026 judo is nearly upon us, and it's coming up Aussie! Both contenders in our heavyweight lineup are through to the finals of their respective divisions to fight for gold! Maria Swan will take on England's Emma Reid in the U78, while Kayhan Ozcicek-Takagi will face down Cyprus judoka Giannis Antoniou in the +100kg. Let's go Maria and Kayhan!