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Judo United and IJF Announce “Baku Experience” Athlete Awards at the Golden State Open. Judo United is proud to announce that the Local Organizing Committee for the 2026 World Judo Championships in Baku, in collaboration with the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, will award two special “Baku Experience” packages at the upcoming Golden State Open. The awards will be presented to one male and one female athlete competing in the IJF Junior divisions, creating an extraordinary international...

Judo United is proud to announce the beginning of a new collaboration with the International Judo Federation (IJF) aimed at strengthening and expanding the growth of judo in the United States.

The 2026 Cadet and Junior Pan American Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador showcased the rising level of talent across the Americas, and the United States delivered one of its strongest performances in recent years. At the Cadet Pan American Championships, Team USA captured 12 total medals, including two golds, improving on last year’s impressive 10-medal performance. The result highlights the continued growth of the American development pipeline and the depth of young talent emerging from...