Goulburn Mulwaree Council hosted the International Judo Open last month attracting 590 participants and 500+ spectators into the region for an exciting global sporting event.

The event is a highlight of the Judo calendar and the Judo Federation of Australia ACT Inc worked closely with the Council to host the 2024 Canberra International Open from February 16th until February 18th at the Veolia Arena, Goulburn Recreation Area. This was the first time the event was held outside Canberra.

This is the first tournament on the 2024 calendar of the Judo Australia National Events Series, an event which is staged by Judo ACT every year and has run for more than 20 years with a large local following. The three-day event saw Judoka players at all levels of experience from around the country and internationally competing. The divisions included Junior through to Veteran, with the weekend also including an ever-growing Kata competition.

The event is a national point scoring tournament where Australian elite players chase points to be selected to represent Australia in additional tournaments all over the world.

For more information on placing international events like this, talk to SMA Director, Jason Sleeman on +61 401 359 537 or jason@sportsmarketing.com.au

Photo: This was the first tournament on the 2024 calendar of the Judo Australia National Events Series, a highlight of the Judo calendar.