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Dushanbe To Host 2026 World Judo Masters

By IANS News April 30, 2026 • 22:38 PM View: 32

Tajik Judo Federation President Ismoil: The International Judo Federation (IJF) announced on Thursday that the 2026 World Judo Masters will be held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from December 18 to 20. The World Judo Masters ranks just below the world championships within the IJF competition system.

As part of the World Judo Tour, the invitation-only event brings together the top 36 athletes in each weight category, with no limit on entries per country. The tournament carries significant world ranking value, with 1,800 points awarded to the gold medallist.

The 2026 edition will also count toward qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

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