Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are fast approaching, and the excitement is building! 

Taking place from Thursday 23rd July to Sunday 2nd August 2026, the Games will showcase a 10-sport programme across four key venues within an eight-mile corridor of the city. With over 200 gold medals up for grabs across 10 action-packed days, this promises to be an unforgettable event. 

We’re excited to see Judo return to the Games! Glasgow 2026 promises to bring a unique atmosphere unlike any previous edition. This page will be your go-to source for judoka as we build up to the event.

What categories are included in the medal programme?

Men’s 7 Medal Events 

  1. -60kg 
  2. -66kg 
  3. -73kg 
  4. -81kg 
  5. -90kg 
  6. -100kg 
  7. +100kg 

Women’s 7 Medal Events 

  1. -48kg 
  2. -52kg 
  3. -57kg 
  4. -63kg 
  5. -70kg 
  6. -78kg 
  7. +78kg 

Which Judoka will be Representing Scotland at the Games?

Team Scotland had been allocated 13 places for Judo at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, an increase from Birmingham 2022. Athletes who met the eligibility criteria and nomination standards were considered for selection, with details outlined in the Commonwealth Games Scotland General Selection Policy.
JUDO SELECTION POLICY & STANDARDSAthletes Selected To Represent Team Scotland

How can I watch and buy tickets to see judo at Glasgow 2026?

The Judo event programme will take place on the final weekend from Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August, with a high chance that the final medal of the Games will be presented to a judoka.

JUDO SPORT SCHEDULEBUY TICKETS

Team Staff

Commonwealth Games Scotland will allocate judo with with 1 Team Manager and 3 Team Coaches.

Team Scotland Judo Coaches
  • Gary Edwards
  • Takafumi Kitahara
  • Graeme Randall
Team Scotland Judo Team Manager
  • Katrina Downie

Clubs

JudoScotland values the hard work of our member clubs without whom we wouldn’t be able to develop Judo in Scotland.
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Members

We want to make judo accessible to whoever wants to take part, as a JudoScotland member you will have access to a variety of benefits.
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Coaches

Coaches are at the front line of judo and are an integral part of clubs. We provide continuous professional development for coaches already on the pathway.
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