Tajikistan’s national judo team will compete at the Asian Judo Championships, scheduled to take place on April 16–18 in Ordos, China. The squad includes 13 athletes — nine men and four women.

The continental championship is considered one of the key events of the season for Asian judokas. The tournament will bring together the region’s strongest athletes and offer participants an opportunity to earn ranking points and test their form ahead of major international competitions.

In the men’s competition, Tajikistan will be represented by nine judokas in different weight categories: Mehrzod Sufiyev (60 kg), Emomali Nourali and Obid Jebov (66 kg), Muhiddin Asadulloyev (73 kg), Somon Mahmadbekov and Behrouz Khojazoda (81 kg), Muhammadjon Abdujalilzoda and Shodmon Rizoyev (90 kg), and Jahongir Majidov (100 kg).

Particular attention from fans is expected to focus on team leaders Somon Mahmadbekov, Emomali Nourali, and Behrouz Khojazoda, who regularly compete in major international tournaments and have significant high-level experience.

In the women’s competition, Tajikistan will be represented by four athletes: Ahliya Muminova (48 kg), Madina Qurbonzoda (52 kg), Alexandra Kan (57 kg), and Viktoriya Kiselyova (+78 kg). For the women’s team, the Asian Championships will be an important opportunity to gain international experience and compete against some of the continent’s strongest judokas.

The Asian Championships are traditionally one of the key events on the International Judo Federation’s calendar for athletes from the region. The competition in Ordos will help assess the preparedness of Tajikistan’s judokas and determine the team’s prospects for upcoming international events.

Strong competition is expected on the tatami, as leading judo nations such as Japan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia will also take part. For Tajikistan’s team, the championship represents an important opportunity to strengthen its position on the continental stage.