We are excited to announce that Team Scotland’s Judo Coaches for Glasgow 2026 will be Alberto Borin, Gary Edwards, and Takafumi Kitahara.
These three highly experienced, full-time coaches within the JudoScotland Performance Pathway have been identified as the most suitable to lead our athletes at the Games. Alberto, Gary, and Taka have been working closely with judoka and their club coaches throughout the qualification period, supporting training plans, competition schedules, and performance development to help athletes meet nomination standards for selection.
As we approach the end of the year, we are proud to have 14 athletes already in contention for selection, with the qualifying window remaining open until 31st May 2026, giving plenty of time for more judoka to join the mix.
A Home Games is a truly special occasion, and Alberto, Gary, and Taka are ready to embrace this challenge and lead Team Scotland to success.
Alberto Borin, JudoScotland’s Head of Performance and Team Scotland Judo Coach added “We look forward to continuing our work with judoka and their club coaches throughout the qualification period, into the Games, and beyond. A Home Games offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with athletes, clubs, and additional coaching support right up until they enter the competition phase, enabling a truly holistic preparation. Our shared goal is to ensure this approach translates into a successful and memorable Games for Team Scotland.”