The 2026 World Judo Championships Cadets Individuals will be held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, from 20 to 22 August. Updated International Judo Federation athlete information confirms LIN Hau and LIN Wing Hin as the two Hong Kong, China entries.
LIN Hau will compete in the boys' under-66 kg category. The IJF cadet ranking dated 28 July places him 47th in the category with 110 points. His 2026 results include bronze at the Mandurah Cadet Oceania Cup and seventh-place finishes at the Hong Kong and Macau Asian Cadet Cups.
LIN Wing Hin will compete in the boys' under-73 kg category. The IJF cadet ranking dated 28 July lists him 347th in the category with 4 points.
The World Cadet Championships bring together young judoka from different continents, exposing athletes to varied gripping styles, faster competition rhythms and the pressure of a world championship. The draw and first-round opponents for the two Hong Kong, China athletes should be confirmed from the official IJF draw before the competition begins.