JudoScotland

Introducing: JudoScotland Trading Cards 🥋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

To commemorate the home Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, we're launching a unique collection of trading cards featuring every Scottish judoka who stepped onto the tatami to represent Team Scotland.

So, how can you get your hands on these cards?

Firstly, the athletes and their clubs will each receive cards to share, then JudoScotland will distribute additional cards at various opportunities throughout the year, so keep an eye on our channels for your chance to start collecting. If you see one of the Team Scotland judoka on your judo travels, make sure to grab a signed card - that's the ultimate collector's item!

And this is only the beginning. We can't wait to release more collections over time!

The final JudoScotland Grand Prix of the year is fast approaching, so be sure to get your entry in for the Highland Budokan Grand Prix!

More than just a competition, the Grand Prix series provides young athletes with an important platform to develop their skills, gain experience, build resilience, and grow in confidence.

Who will be crowned 2026 Grand Prix Champion?

📆 12th September 2026
📍 Inverness Leisure Centre, Bught Lane, Inverness IV3 5SS
🔗 https://www.judoscotland.com/event/2026-highland-budokan-grand-prix/

For every judoka, a gi is more than just a piece of kit; it’s an essential part of performance and pride.

Thank you to Fighting Films, Team Scotland’s Official Judogi Partner, for providing our Team Scotland athletes with exceptional judogis for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games 🥋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Our judoka had the support of an incredible coaching team at the Commonwealth Games, and our coaches had the support of Slater Menswear.

Thanks to their generous donation of tailored suits and exceptional service, Slater Menswear helped ensure our coaches looked the part as they supported our judoka throughout the Games.

If your business is interested in supporting the future of judo in Scotland, we'd love to hear from you. Email [email protected] to start the conversation and explore partnership opportunities.

Success is never built alone.

Thank you to Blueprint Fitness, located next to Clyde Judo Club in Paisley, for supporting our Team Scotland judoka ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games by providing access to their first-class training facilities.

Their support created an outstanding environment for our athletes to train, push their limits, and stay on top of their physical preparation, helping them arrive at competition day ready to perform at their best 🏋️‍♂️💪

The August edition of our monthly Veterans sessions takes place on Sunday!

Book your space to get some quality time on the mat and socialise with the Scottish veteran judo community.

📅 Sunday 9th August
🕑 1pm - 3pm
📍 JudoScotland National Training Centre, Ratho
🔗 Book now: https://www.judoscotland.com/event/scottish-veterans-judo-session-august-2026/

It wasn't just in Glasgow where Scottish judoka were in action this weekend. At the British Adaptive Championships in Woking, Scotland's athletes secured an impressive seven medals.

There were excellent performances across the board, with both new and experienced competitors rising to the challenge and showcasing the strength and depth of the squad. The team now looks ahead to the Grand Slam in Lausanne, Switzerland, later this month, where they will be aiming to build on this success.

🥇Rebecca Lamb – Gold
🥇Sean Allan – Gold
🥇Solomon Rice – Gold
🥈Liam Wilson – Silver
🥉Ross McInnes – Bronze
🥉Amy McDonald – Bronze
🥉Nathan McKenzie – Bronze

Congratulations to all the athletes on their performances and medal success!

Sarah Adlington Takes a Bow on an Incredible Career 🏆

At Glasgow 2026, Scotland’s highly decorated judoka, Sarah Adlington, stepped onto the tatami for the final time, bringing an extraordinary competitive career to a close.

From championship success to inspiring the next generation, Sarah’s dedication, resilience and sportsmanship have left an indelible mark on Scottish judo and the wider sporting community.

Thank you, Sarah, for the memories, the medals, and the inspiration. Your legacy will continue to influence athletes for years to come.

Read the full article here: https://www.judoscotland.com/sarah-adlington-takes-a-bow-on-an-incredible-career/

Our Team Scotland judoka would not have made it to the competition tatami without our dedicated training partners, Joe Buchanan, Kevin Gordon, Eden Heffernan, Jack Macleod, Arad Ghafoori-Rad and Rhys Clydesdale, who have provided their support for those competing at the Games. Your selflessness, commitment, and teamwork embody the very best of our judo community.

A special thank you also to Greg Valentine for coordinating and leading the training partners throughout the Games. Thank you!