# International sporting events in Serbia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-sporting-events-in-serbia
> Updated: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In November 2026, Serbia hosted multiple international sporting competitions. The FIDE World Senior Chess Championship commenced in Vrnjacka Banja, featuring 385 players from 65 national federations. The tournament included both 50+ and 65+ age categories across Open and Women’s sections, with notable participants such as Pia Cramling, Kiril Georgiev, Zurab Sturua, and former women's world champion Nona Gaprindashvili.

Simultaneously, the Senior Mixed Team European Judo Championships were scheduled to take place in Belgrade at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall. This event involved 13 nations, including defending champions Georgia, and served as a ranking pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the 2027 European Games in Istanbul.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Serbia hosts major international chess and judo championships

Serbia is hosting the 2026 FIDE World Senior Chess Championships in Vrnjačka Banja and the Senior Mixed Team European Judo Championships in Belgrade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-hosts-major-international-chess-and-judo-championships

### 2026-11-03: FIDE World Senior Chess Championship begins in Vrnjacka Banja

The FIDE World Senior Chess Championship 2026 has opened in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia, featuring 385 players from 65 nations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fide-world-senior-chess-championship-begins-in-vrnjacka-banja

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