World Judo Juniors Championships


The World Judo Juniors Championships are the highest level of international judo competition for juniors, 20until 2012/21since 2013 years of age or less. The championships are held once every year by the International Judo Federation, and qualified judoka compete in their respective categories as representatives of their home countries. The World Juniors Championships are the only junior event awarding ranking points for the seniors world ranking list. The last edition of the championships took place in Lima, Peru in 2025.

Point Contribution to Senior World Ranking List

Since 2019, World Juniors Championships contribute ranking points equal to an IJF Grand Prix for the Senior World Ranking List as well as Junior WRL points. The points also count towards Olympic Games qualification.