NAGOYA, JAPAN — The official Ju-Jitsu competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 officially concluded at the historic Aichi Budokan, delivering three consecutive days of world-class action, tactical brilliance, and record-breaking crowd attendance.
Sanctioned by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and executed under the technical direction of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and Ju-Jitsu Asian Union (JJAU), the event brought together 203 qualified athletes from 26 National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
Tournament Highlights & Technical Overview
- Middle East Excellence: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) topped the final Ju-Jitsu medal table, driven by clinical ground-control strategies and submission finishes across both male and female divisions.
- Central Asian Surge: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan delivered standout performances in the upper weight categories, securing crucial gold and silver medals to solidify Central Asia’s growing dominance in ground-grappling.
- Host Nation Podium: Team Japan gave home supporters at the Aichi Budokan much to celebrate, capturing medals across key middleweight brackets.
Refined Officiating & Fair Play: Utilizing JJIF-certified international referees and modern video review technology, all 8 weight divisions concluded with zero disciplinary infractions and full compliance with WADA/ITA anti-doping protocols.
Final Official Medal Table
| National Olympic Committee (NOC) | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Kazakhstan (KAZ) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Japan (JPN)(Host) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| South Korea (KOR) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Thailand (THA) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
“We extend our deepest gratitude to the Olympic Council of Asia, the Aichi-Nagoya Organizing Committee, and all participating NOCs. This wrap-up marks another huge milestone in the global expansion and Olympic movement recognition of Ju-Jitsu.”
— JJAU Technical Commission
