Three Western Australian judoka represented Australia at the Gyor Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2026, held in Gyor, Hungary, from 7–8 November 2026.
Mia Siboni (Perth Judo Club), Zechariah Navea (UWA Judo Club) and Chloe Tournier (UWA Judo Club) competed across three weight divisions, facing international opposition from the Czech Republic, Germany, Serbia and France.
Competing in the Women's -52kg division, Mia Siboni opened her campaign against Ludmila Ortmanova of the Czech Republic in the Round of 16. Ortmanova secured victory by ippon after 3 minutes and 51 seconds, with Siboni receiving two shido during the contest.
Siboni subsequently entered the repechage, where she faced Germany's Hanna Brunnett. The contest went the full four minutes, with Brunnett securing victory by two yuko. Both athletes received one shido, bringing Siboni's competition to a close.
In the Men's -55kg division, Zechariah Navea faced Serbia's Vid Vidakovic in the Round of 32. Vidakovic secured victory after 1 minute and 35 seconds, recording two waza-ari, while Navea received one shido during the contest.
Meanwhile, Chloe Tournier competed in the Women's -63kg division, taking on France's Anna Trembatch in the Round of 32. Trembatch secured victory by ippon after 2 minutes and 31 seconds, having also recorded a yuko. Tournier received two shido during the contest.
While the WA athletes were unable to advance further, the competition provided an opportunity to test themselves against international opposition at Cadet European Cup level.
Judo WA congratulates Mia, Zechariah and Chloe on representing Australia in Hungary and acknowledges the ongoing contributions of Perth Judo Club, UWA Judo Club, and the coaches, families and supporters who assist in the development of Western Australian judoka.
Full competition results:
https://www.ijf.org/competition/3309
