Carlo Knoester Serves as Supervisor at 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo
Judo WA acknowledges the contribution of Carlo Knoester, who is currently serving as an Referee Supervisor at the 2025 Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. The Deaflympics, held from 15–26 November 2025, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The event brings together over 2,300 athletes from 77 countries, competing across 18 sports. Judo is being contested […]
WA Representation at the 2025 Veterans World Championships in Paris
The 2025 Veterans World Championships took place in Paris from 3–7 November, bringing together an incredible 2,316 judoka from 64 countries across five action-packed days. Western Australia was proudly represented by two members of our community — Andras Berta (Perth Judo Club and current Judo WA Director) and Celeste Knoester (Kano Judo Schools, former Judo […]
Kaian Kelly Represents Australia at Back-to-Back Cadet European Cups
Western Australian judoka Kaian Kelly from UWA Judo Club recently flew the flag for Australia at two major Cadet European Cup events as part of the 2025 Millennium Team tour. Kranjska Gora Cadet European Cup – Slovenia (25–26 October) Competing in the Under 60kg division, Kelly received a first-round bye before delivering an outstanding opening […]
WA Volunteers Play Key Role in Delivering the 2025 Gold Coast Oceania Open
A dedicated team of Judo WA members recently flew to Queensland to play a central role in delivering the 2025 Gold Coast Oceania Open at the Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium from 1-2 November. Leading the event as Event Manager was Simon Read, former Chair of Judo WA and current Chair of Judo Australia. Simon has […]
WA Athletes Represent Australia at the 2025 Gold Coast Oceania Open
The 2025 Gold Coast Oceania Open took place from 1–2 November at the Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium in Queensland, Australia. Designated as an IJF Grand Prix, it attracted elite judoka from across the globe—providing a rare opportunity for Australian athletes to compete for valuable world ranking points on home soil. Western Australia was proudly represented […]
WA Athletes Represent Australia at the 2025 Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru
The 2025 Junior World Championships took place in Lima, Peru, from Sunday, 5 October to Tuesday, 7 October, bringing together the world’s top junior judoka. Four Western Australian athletes proudly represented Australia and gained invaluable experience on the international stage. Day 1 – Timeo and Maelie Tournier Take to the World Stage Timeo Tournier (UWA […]
WA’s Jonathan Richetti Promoted to National C Referee at the 2025 Queensland International Open
The 2025 Queensland International Open, held in Brisbane from 26–28 September 2025, was not only a stage for exciting judo action but also an important milestone for Western Australian refereeing. One of the standout moments came from Jonathan Richetti of the Australian Institute of Judo, who represented WA as a referee at the event. Already […]
WA Students Compete at 2025 Australian School Championships
The 2025 Australian School Championships were held at the Chandler Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, on Sunday, 28 October 2025, running alongside the UniSport Nationals judo competition. The event brought together students from schools across Australia to contest national school titles on the tatami. Western Australia was represented by two student judoka, who both delivered strong […]
WA Judoka Strike Gold at 2025 UniSport Nationals
The 2025 UniSport Nationals were hosted in Brisbane, Queensland, with the judo competition held at the Chandler Centre on Sunday, 28 October 2025. University athletes from across Australia came together to compete for national honours — and Western Australia’s judoka delivered a perfect record. This year, three WA judoka competed, and remarkably, all three went […]
Team WA Closes National Event Series with Strong Results at Queensland International Open
The 2025 Queensland International Open, part of Judo Australia’s National Event Series (NES), took place from Friday, 26 September to Sunday, 28 September. As the final stop on the 2025 NES calendar, the event drew top competitors from around the country for three days of high-level judo. Team WA finished the series on a high, […]