The best under-21 judoka fight for world titles in Tashkent: three days of individual events from 19 to 21 November, then the mixed team competition on 22 November. 328 athletes from 57 countries are entered.
Practical information
- Dates
- From Thursday, November 19, 2026 to Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Venue
- Tachkent, Ouzbékistan
What's at stake
The World Junior Championships are the top event of the under-21 category and often reveal future Olympic medallists. All fourteen Olympic weight categories are contested.
The IJF entry list shows 328 athletes (168 men, 160 women) from 57 countries. Europe sends 177 from 25 nations, Asia 97. The biggest draw is men's -73 kg with 32 entries. Nations then meet on Sunday for the mixed team title.
Schedule
Category schedule published by the IJF (times to be confirmed):
- Thursday 19 November: men -60 and -66 kg; women -48, -52 and -57 kg. - Friday 20 November: men -73 and -81 kg; women -63 and -70 kg. - Saturday 21 November: men -90, -100 and +100 kg; women -78 and +78 kg. - Sunday 22 November: mixed teams.
Getting there
Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The IJF has not yet named the venue. No broadcast has been announced; live results on the IJF website.