Belgrade hosts international taekwondo and judo competitions

Belgrade, Serbia, hosted the 23rd Galeb Belgrade Trophy – Serbia Open 2026, an international taekwondo tournament held on October 31 and November 1. The G1/E1 category event featured 863 competitors across senior, junior, and cadet divisions. Notable performances included Džejla Makaš from Taekwondo Club Novi Grad Sarajevo, who secured a gold medal in the senior under 46 kg category after defeating opponents from Hungary, Spain, and Italy.

Other medalists from the Novi Grad club included Nedžad Husić, who earned silver in the senior under 80 kg category, Katarina Kraišnik, who took bronze in the senior under 53 kg category, and Hatidža Alijagić, who won silver in the junior division.

Additionally, Belgrade is set to host the European Mixed Team Judo Championships on November 7 at the Aleksander Nikolic Hall. The event will feature 118 athletes from 13 nations. The Italian national team will participate with 11 athletes, aiming for medals following their recent success in world competitions.