Western Australian Judoka Dominate the 2026 Oceania Championships
Western Australian judoka delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Oceania Championships, held in Melbourne, with athletes representing Australia and other Oceania nations across kata, cadet, junior, senior, mixed team, and Military & Police team events. The championships brought together athletes from across the Oceania region, providing an important opportunity for WA athletes to test […]
Judo WA Expands Regional Reach Through Kimberley and Wheatbelt Initiatives
Judo Western Australia has continued to strengthen its regional presence through a series of targeted development activities in the Kimberley and Wheatbelt, delivered with the support of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport through Judo WA’s regional servicing funding. Across March 2026, Judo WA Operations Officers Cody Robinson and Estela Hogarth helped deliver […]
Team WA Records Strong Results at the 2026 Melbourne International Open
The 2026 Melbourne International Open was held at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Victoria from 10–12 April 2026. Following strong showings at both the 2026 Canberra International Open and 2026 Sydney International Open, Western Australian athletes again stepped onto the national stage and delivered a solid set of results across a range of […]
Team WA Delivers Strong Performance at the 2026 Sydney International Open
The 2026 Sydney International Open, part of Judo Australia’s National Event Series, was held at the Whitlam Leisure Centre from 20–22 February 2026. Following the 2026 Canberra International Open, Team WA once again stepped onto the national stage and produced another strong set of performances against high-quality competition from across the country. With 19 WA […]
WA Judoka Participate in 2026 National Randori Camp
Judo Western Australia is proud to highlight the participation of our WA judoka in the 2026 National Randori Camp, held from 16–18 February. The camp served as an important high-performance training opportunity, bringing together athletes from across the country for intensive preparation and valuable exposure to strong training partners and national-level coaching. The camp, hosted […]
Team WA Claims 17 Medals at 2026 Canberra International Open
The 2026 Canberra International Open, a key event in Judo Australia’s National Event Series, was held from 13–15 February 2026 in Goulburn, NSW. Team WA delivered another standout showing against strong national competition, returning home with 8 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals — 17 podium finishes in total. Gold Medalists Silver Medalists Bronze […]
WA athletes recognised in CombatAUS National Categorisation Framework for 2026
Judo athletes across Australia are recognised through the National Categorisation Framework, developed by the Combat Institute of Australia (CombatAUS) in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Judo Australia. Categorisation helps identify athletes with Olympic and World Championship podium potential and aligns them with the support needed at each stage of their development. […]
WA Athletes Attend 2026 National NextGen Camp
A group of Western Australian judoka recently attended the 2026 National NextGen Camp, held from 15–18 January 2026 at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra. The camp is designed for emerging athletes preparing to transition into the Cadet age group and provided an important development opportunity for judoka born in 2011 and 2012. […]
WA Athletes Attend 2026 National High Performance & Pathways Camp
A strong group of Western Australian athletes recently represented our state at the 2026 National High Performance & Pathways Camp, held from 12–17 January 2026 at the National Performance Centre (NPC) in Albert Park, Melbourne. Delivered by Judo Australia and CombatAus, the camp brought together Australia’s leading performance and pathways athletes for a week of […]
A 30-Year Tradition Continues: Komazawa High School Visits Western Australia
Judo Western Australia is pleased to highlight a special international training opportunity this December and January, as UWA Judo Club hosts Komazawa High School (Japan) as part of a long-standing Japanese judo exchange that dates back more than 30 years. This enduring relationship reflects the deep cultural and technical ties between Western Australian judo and […]