Judo Grand Prix Qingdao 2025: International Judo Tournament

Judo Grand Prix Qingdao 2025

Dates: October 18–20, 2025
Location: Qingdao Sports Center Gymnasium, Qingdao, China
Participants: 400+ athletes from 50 countries
Weight Categories: 48 kg to +100 kg (men and women)

The Judo Grand Prix Qingdao 2025 is a key tournament in the IJF World Tour series. Athletes compete for medals, international ranking points, and preparation for the 2026 Olympic Games.

Participants

Top teams and countries include:

Japan: current Olympic champions
Russia: multiple world championship medalists
France, Germany, South Korea, China, Netherlands, Brazil: top international judo teams

Each nation fields athletes in all weight categories. The competition features Olympic medalists and rising stars.

Competition Format

Preliminary rounds: determine semifinalists
Semifinals and finals: fight for gold
Repechage rounds: provide a chance for bronze medals

The International Judo Federation (IJF) ensures strict rule enforcement and fair judging.

Tournament Significance

IJF Ranking Points: crucial for global rankings and Olympic qualification
Athlete Assessment: preparation for world championships and Olympic-level competition
Judo Promotion: attracts thousands of spectators and millions of online viewers
Experience Sharing: opportunities to interact with top coaches and athletes

How to Watch

Live streams and results are available on the IJF official website: ijf.org
Photo galleries, highlights, and updates are shared via IJF social media and partner channels.