Serbia hosts major international chess and judo championships

Serbia is hosting two significant international sporting events in November 2026. In Vrnjačka Banja, the 2026 FIDE World Senior Chess Championships are underway from November 3 to 14. The tournament features 385 players from 65 federations competing for four world titles in the 50+ and 65+ age categories, including both open and women's sections. Notable participants include grandmasters Pia Cramling, Kiril Georgiev, Zurab Sturua, and former women's world champion Nona Gaprindashvili.

In Belgrade, the Senior Mixed Team European Judo Championships are scheduled for November 7 at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall. The event includes 13 participating nations, with defending champions Georgia facing competition from former titleholders such as France, Germany, and Russia. This championship serves as a ranking pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the 2027 European Games in Istanbul.