The 2026 Qatar Open Judo Championship, held in Doha on 24 January 2026, once again confirmed the high level of judo development in Qatar. Organized under the umbrella of the Qatar Judo Federation, the event brought together leading clubs and academies from across the country, competing across age categories from U8 to Seniors.
For Blue Tigers Judo Club, this championship was a landmark moment — marked by consistency, depth, and excellence across all age groups.
Blue Tigers Judo Club achieved an exceptional result at the 2026 Qatar Open Judo Championship in Doha, finishing 2nd overall in the general classification.
Beyond this headline ranking, Blue Tigers proudly achieved:
These distinctions underline the consistency, depth, and competitiveness of Blue Tigers across all age categories.
Our athletes delivered an outstanding medal haul:
This strong medal distribution highlights not only top podium finishes, but also the consistency of Blue Tigers judoka reaching finals and medal matches.
Blue Tigers performed particularly well in the 7–8 years, 9–10 years, and 11–12 years categories, demonstrating the effectiveness of our long-term athlete development approach. The results confirm that our youngest judoka are building solid technical foundations, competition confidence, and judo values from an early age.
Our Cadet, Junior, and Senior athletes also rose to the challenge, securing medals and valuable competitive experience against strong opposition. These categories showcased resilience, tactical maturity, and the ability to perform under pressure.
This result is the outcome of a true team effort:
From grassroots development to elite competition, Blue Tigers Judo Club continues to position itself as one of the leading judo academies in Qatar.
Our objectives remain clear: develop confident athletes, uphold the values of judo, and consistently compete at the highest national and international levels.
The 2026 Qatar Open Championship is an important milestone in our season, but it is also a motivation to aim even higher. Blue Tigers will continue to focus on athlete development, technical excellence, and competitive success at both national and international levels.
We congratulate all participating clubs and thank the Qatar Judo Federation for the organization of a high-level championship.
Well done Blue Tigers — the journey continues! 🐯🥋
