We are thrilled to announce that Tato Grigalashvili, one of the most talented Georgian Judoka of all time, will be joining us at The Gathering 2025! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of judo on 13th & 14th September at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow.
Achievements:
🥈 Silver Medallist – Paris 2024 Olympic Games
🥇 3 x World Champion
🥇 3 x European Champion
🏅 17 IJF World Tour Medals
Known for his explosive throws, unorthodox gripping, and relentless fighting spirit, Tato embodies the powerful and dynamic Georgian style of judo.
This is a rare and incredible opportunity to learn from one of the sport’s true greats — an experience guaranteed to challenge, inspire, and elevate judoka of all levels!
A Fresh Look for The Gathering 2025
This year, The Gathering has gone through a bit of a transformation! We’ve listened to your feedback and made some exciting changes to improve the weekend experience.
New Venue: Emirates Arena, Glasgow
To welcome even more judoka, we’re moving to the world-class Emirates Arena for 2025. This bigger venue means more space, more judoka and more opportunity. Open to judoka aged 12 and up of all levels.
Evening Social Returns!
The Gatherings popular evening social is included with all tickets for over 18s.
Time: From 8:00 PM
Venue: Berlinkys, 396 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
A great chance to unwind, connect, and celebrate an incredible weekend of judo.
Accommodation
With the move to Emirates Arena, there will be no on-site accommodation. However, our official accommodation partner, sportshotels, offers a variety of nearby options to suit every budget.
Access the JudoScotland Platform Here.
Search for hotels using the following postcodes Emirates (G40 3HG) or Berlinkys (G2 3JD)
Important Notice
Please note that the JudoScotland Gathering is a participation-only event. To ensure a safe and focused environment for all judoka, there are no designated spectator areas. We thank you for your understanding and support in helping us create a positive experience for everyone involved.
Additionally, the evening social event is strictly for individuals aged 18 and over, in accordance with licensing laws in Scotland. Identification may be required for entry.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming all registered participants to the event.