2026 Judo Grand Prix Qingdao

The 2026 Judo Grand Prix Qingdao is part of the International Judo Federation's World Tour series, sitting at the Grand Prix tier which sits below the Grand Slam events and World Championships in the competitive hierarchy. Grand Prix events attract strong international fields and offer world ranking points important for Olympic qualification cycles.

China has a proud judo tradition, particularly in women's categories, and hosting a Grand Prix in Qingdao — a major coastal city in Shandong province — demonstrates the IJF's commitment to expanding the sport's footprint in Asia. Athletes competing across all weight categories will be targeting the event as part of their international season planning. The competition runs over three days in late June with finals sessions held on each evening.