# Judo championships in Sarajevo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/judo-championships-in-sarajevo
> Updated: 2026-09-26T16:16:24.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The World Veteran Judo Championships opened in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the Arena Hills. During the initial stages of competition, local athletes such as Saša Kučuk, Miroslav Misić, and Slobodan Minić represented the host nation. Kučuk reached the bronze medal match in the M4 over 100 kg category but was defeated by France’s Franck Oneta.

Following these events, the World Kata Championships concluded in Sarajevo. Combined with the Veteran and Special Olympics judo events, the tournament drew approximately 1,500 participants from more than 70 countries. The International Judo Federation (IJF) provided “high praise” for the technical organization of the event.

Japan topped the medal standings with five gold medals and one silver. Other notable winners included German pairs in the Itsusu No Kata discipline and French duos in Kodokan Goshin Jutsu. The competition also included Special Olympics categories, where Swiss athletes secured gold medals.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Sarajevo hosts World Kata Championships with high organizational praise

The World Kata Championships in Sarajevo concluded with Japan leading the medal tally. The event drew nearly 1,500 athletes from over 70 nations, including Special Olympics participants.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-hosts-world-kata-championships-with-high-organizational-praise

### 2026-09-21: Sarajevo hosts World Veteran Judo Championships

The World Veteran Judo Championships opened in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, featuring international masters of the sport.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-hosts-world-veteran-judo-championships

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