Judo news 2026: latest results, rankings and June calendar

Judo enters a busy June with international federations publishing updated calendars, ranking points on the line and broadcasters expanding live coverage across time zones.

Coaches and athletes adjusted training blocks for heat and travel, while sponsors renewed partnerships tied to Olympic cycle and world championship events.

Analysts tracking judo said fixture congestion and injury lists will shape outcomes before autumn world events. National federations posted squad updates on official channels while ticket sales for major venues trended above prior-year comparables.

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