One Week, Two Countries, One Big Stage for Adapted Judo

The EJU Week of Adapted Judo 2026 puts adapted judo in the spotlight with a packed international programme across Belgrade and Venray. Built around competition, education and shared training, the week is designed to give athletes, coaches, clubs and federations multiple meaningful experiences in one journey.

At the heart of the project is a simple but powerful idea: bring four major adapted judo events together within a single week. That format creates one of the most complete opportunities available in the sport, while also making international participation more practical for delegations planning one trip.

The week opens in Belgrade, Serbia, with the Open European Adapted Judo Championships. Athletes from different continents are set to meet there in a setting that combines inclusion with high-level competition, giving the event both competitive weight and a strong community feel.

In Belgrade, Levels 1 and 2 athletes will compete for European Championship honours. At the same time, Levels 3, 4 and 5 competitors will take part in an international adapted judo tournament, a structure that makes sure opportunities are available across the adapted judo spectrum.

That balance matters. The programme is clearly built not only around medals, but also around access, development and the chance for more judoka to step onto the tatami in an international environment.

Belgrade brings the first big test of the week.

After the championships, the action does not stop. Participants remain in Belgrade for a two-day international adapted judo training camp, where athletes can continue technical work, coaches can exchange ideas and federations can deepen connections beyond the competition itself.

Those days may become some of the most valuable moments of the entire week. Training camps often create the space for learning, sharing and real progress, and that spirit is central to what adapted judo represents at its best.

The final leg takes everyone to the Netherlands for the Triglav Insurance Venray Get Together. Venray is already one of the most established names in adapted judo, and its place in this week gives the programme a strong finish.

For decades, the Venray Get Together has been known as a respected event built on inclusion, friendship and opportunity. Its long-standing reputation makes it more than just another stop on the calendar; it feels like a fitting closing chapter to a week focused on participation, growth and community.

There is also one more chance to stay on the mat. After the Venray competition, participants can remain for a full-day international training camp, adding another layer of experience before the week comes to an end.

Venray closes the journey with another competition and more time to train.

The schedule runs from 6 to 15 November, starting with arrivals and divisioning in Belgrade before competition on 8 November and training camp days on 9 and 10 November. The programme then moves to Venray, with arrivals on 12 November, divisioning on 13 November, competition on 14 November and a final international training camp on 15 November.

For adapted judo, this is more than a busy calendar block. It is a week built to connect nations, support athletes at different levels and strengthen the wider judo community through shared experience on and off the tatami.

Source: EJU.net

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