The Taipei Asian Open 2026 will be held on 11 and 12 July, making it one of the first senior events in a busy month for Asian judo. The International Judo Federation event page currently lists 243 athletes from 23 countries and regions, including 153 men and 90 women.
The men’s categories show several sizeable fields. The men’s -66 kg category currently lists 26 athletes, -73 kg has 25, -100 kg has 23 and +100 kg has 22. On the women’s side, -57 kg currently has 17 athletes and -78 kg has 15.
The Taipei event becomes more meaningful when placed alongside Hong Kong’s July judo calendar. Hong Kong will host the Hong Kong Judo Team Championships on 12 July, followed by the Hong Kong Asian Cadet Cup and Hong Kong Junior Asian Cup on 18 and 19 July. Taipei provides a senior-level competition in the same regional window.
An Asian Open is not the same level as a Grand Slam or Grand Prix, but it remains an important platform for many Asian judoka. For young senior athletes, regional teams and those looking for more international competition experience, these events often form a realistic and necessary step in long-term development.
For Hong Kong readers, the Taipei Asian Open should not be seen only as a list of categories and numbers. Together with Hong Kong and Macau’s July events, it forms part of a wider Asian judo calendar that connects senior competition, youth development and regional exchange.