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USA Judo Awards Spokane the 2026 Junior Olympic National Championships

USA Judo has awarded its 2026 Junior Olympic National Championships to Spokane, Washington, returning to the destination for the first time since the 2023 USA Judo Senior National Championships. The 2026 event is expected to attract 900 athletes, aged 5–20, for the competition, which will be staged at The Podium Powered by STCU, June 19–21. […]

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Albuquerque to Host 2026 USA Judo Senior National Championships

USA Judo will host the 2026 Senior National Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The shiai competition will be held May 9 with the Kata Nationals May 10. The tournament is expected to attract more than 600 participants to the destination. “USA Judo is excited to bring our members to Albuquerque for the Senior National Championships,” […]

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Annie White addresses the TEAMS Conference in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)

NGBs Provide Updates at TEAMS Conference

At the TEAMS Conference & Expo in Columbus, Ohio, attendees heard insights from a wide range of Olympic national governing bodies provide updates on their organizations. The updates were part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic SportsLink program that is co-located at the conference. Below is an overview of the updates shared. USA Fencing USA […]

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Corinne Shigemoto Named New CEO at USA Judo

Corinne Shigemoto, who has spent 18 years with USA Judo in various capacities, is the national governing body’s new chief executive officer with the departure of Keith Bryant, who has led the organization since 2016. Shigemoto has been at various times chief operating officer, director of membership services, director of event services,and director of manager/coach […]

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