2 August 2026 · JudoInside
England topped the judo medal table at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with four golds, two silvers and six bronzes. Canada finished a close second. India secured its first-ever Commonwealth judo gold medals, marking a major milestone for the nation. Standout performances included England’s Emma Reid and Acelya Toprak defending titles, while athletes from Australia, Cyprus and New Zealand also shone. The event, held 31 July–2 August, featured dramatic golden-score finals and highlighted the growing depth of Commonwealth judo nations.
2 August 2026 · JudoInside
Malaysian judoka made history by winning the country’s first-ever Commonwealth Games judo gold medal during the Glasgow 2026 competition. The victory came amid a strong showing from Asian Commonwealth nations and capped a breakthrough Games for the delegation. The result underscores the continued globalisation of judo and the impact of targeted development programmes in emerging nations. With England and Canada leading the medal count, Malaysia’s gold added a memorable chapter to the four-day event.
28 July 2026 · WKF
The World Karate Federation released its official 2027 calendar on 28 July, confirming a full season of international events. Highlights include the World Championships qualification phase in Rabat, Morocco (8–10 October) and finals in Milano-Bergamo, Italy (11–14 November). The calendar emphasises a busy year across all age groups and disciplines, with additional Series A and youth events. WKF President Antonio Espinós noted the calendar supports both high-performance athletes and grassroots development.
20 July 2026 · WKF
The third stop of the 2026 Karate One Series A concluded in Guadalajara, Mexico, with several athletes claiming their first senior international titles. Mexico, Brazil, Japan and the Dominican Republic celebrated podium successes across the three-day event. The tournament highlighted increasing global depth, with established stars sharing the spotlight with rising talents. Home-crowd favourites performed strongly, while the results contributed valuable WKF ranking points ahead of the continental championships later this summer.
31 July – 2 August 2026 · Dayton Bujinkan
The 2026 Midwest Bujinkan Tai Kai was held in Bowling Green State University, Ohio, hosted by Shidoshi Ben Batey of the Bujinkan BGSU Falcon Dojo. This regional training event brought together practitioners from multiple dojos for a full day of instruction, collaboration, and skill development. Participants had the opportunity to learn from senior teachers, explore different interpretations of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, and deepen their understanding through focused training sessions.
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