Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Sub-Junior National Judo Championship Launched in Hyderabad
A big judo competition for kids, called the Sub-Junior National Judo Championship, started in Hyderabad.
The leaders of the judo association in Telangana opened the event.
Kids from many parts of India are there to show their judo skills.
The goal is to help more young athletes like judo and make it more famous.
There was a special dance show and prize-giving ceremony to start the event.
The Sub-Junior National Judo Championship 2025-26 was inaugurated at LB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
Mettu Saikumar, Chairman of the Telangana Judo Association, and Kailesh Yadav, President of the Judo Association, inaugurated the event.
The championship aims to promote judo among young athletes and enhance its recognition nationally and internationally.
Athletes from various states and Union Territories are participating in the three-day event.
The opening ceremony featured traditional Telangana women's dances and prize distribution.
- Who
- Mettu Saikumar (Chairman, Telangana Judo Association) and Kailesh Yadav (President, Judo Association)
- What
- Inaugurated the Sub-Junior National Judo Championship 2025-26
- When
- At the start of the championship
- Where
- LB Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
- Why
- To promote judo among young athletes and enhance its recognition
- Event
- Sub-Junior National Judo Championship 2025-26
- Location
- LB Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
- Duration
- Three days
- Inaugurated by
- Mettu Saikumar (Chairman, Telangana Judo Association) and Kailesh Yadav (President, Judo Association)
- Purpose
- To promote judo among young athletes and enhance its recognition
- Participants
- Athletes from various states and Union Territories
