The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya, commencing on 30 September 2026, will feature a strong contingent of judokas from across the continent. As of 23 September 2026, 203 athletes from 32 countries are entered, with 14 of them currently ranked within our active top 100. Entries are subject to change, and the draw has not yet been made.
Men -60 kg
Twenty athletes are entered in the men's -60 kg category. Hayato Kondo of Japan, with an Elo rating of 1331 and ranked #97 among active seniors, leads the entered athletes. Kondo, born in 2001, stands at 164 cm and favors the Uchi-mata technique. He is coached by EBINUMA Masashi and has secured 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals at Grand Slam events. Yeldos Smetov of Kazakhstan, born in 1993, is also entered. Smetov, a 2024 Olympic champion, has an Elo of 1327 and boasts an impressive medal record including Olympic gold and silver, World Championship gold, and multiple Grand Slam medals. Harim Lee of South Korea, born in 1998, completes the top three rated entrants with an Elo of 1293. Lee, a bronze medalist at the 2023 and 2024 World Championships, favors the Seoi-nage technique.
Men -66 kg
In the men's -66 kg division, 20 judokas are set to compete. Nurali Emomali of Tajikistan, born in 2002, is the highest-rated entrant with an Elo of 1359 and ranked #70. Emomali, who stands 176 cm tall, favors Ouchi-gari and has won a silver medal at the 2025 World Championships, alongside multiple Grand Slam and continental titles. Shinsei Hattori of Japan, born in 2004, is the second highest-rated with an Elo of 1332. Hattori, who favors Uchi-mata, has achieved 3 silver and 1 bronze medals at Grand Slam events. Gusman Kyrgyzbayev of Kazakhstan, born in 1993, is also entered, holding a World Championship silver medal from 2021 and an Olympic bronze from 2024.
Men -73 kg
The men's -73 kg category features 16 entered athletes. Shakhram Ahadov of Uzbekistan, born in 1997, leads the field with an Elo of 1376 and a ranking of #56. Ahadov, who favors Ippon-seoi-nage, has won 2 gold and 6 bronze medals at Grand Slam events. Muhiddin Asadulloev of Tajikistan, born in 2006, is the second highest-rated with an Elo of 1331. Asadulloev has secured 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals at Grand Slam competitions. Tatsuki Ishihara of Japan, born in 2002, is also among the top entrants, with a silver medal from the 2024 World Championships.
Men -81 kg
Eighteen athletes are entered in the men's -81 kg class. Sotaro Fujiwara of Japan, born in 1998, is the highest-rated with an Elo of 1409 and ranked #37. Fujiwara, a silver medalist at the 2018 World Championships, has won 5 gold and 5 bronze medals at Grand Slam events. Joonhwan Lee of South Korea, born in 2003, is closely rated with an Elo of 1405 and ranked #39. Lee is an Olympic bronze medalist from 2024 and has won multiple Grand Slam titles. Abubakr Sherov of Tajikistan is also entered, with Grand Slam silver and bronze medals.
Men -90 kg
Seventeen judokas are entered in the men's -90 kg category. Jonghoon Kim of South Korea, born in 2001, is the highest-rated with an Elo of 1333 and ranked #94. Kim, who favors Seoi-nage, has won a gold medal at a Grand Slam event. Aidar Arapov of Kazakhstan, born in 2003, is also entered, holding a Grand Slam bronze medal. Erlan Sherov of Kyrgyzstan, born in 1999, is a bronze medalist from the 2024 World Championships.
Men -100 kg
Twelve athletes are entered in the men's -100 kg division. Said Sadrudinov of Bahrain, born in 2002, leads the entrants with an Elo of 1189. Sadrudinov has won 1 gold and 2 bronze medals at Grand Slam events. Juyeop Han of South Korea, born in 1999, is also entered, with 3 bronze medals from Grand Slam competitions. Dzhakhongir Madzhidov of Tajikistan, born in 2000, has secured 1 silver and 4 bronze medals at Grand Slam events.
Men +100 kg
In the men's +100 kg, 12 judokas are set to compete. Hyoga Ota of Japan, born in 1998, is the highest-rated with an Elo of 1355 and ranked #75. Ota, who favors Okuri-ashi-harai, has an impressive record of 5 gold and 5 silver medals at Grand Slam events. Muzaffarbek Turoboyev of Uzbekistan, born in 2000, is also entered. Turoboyev is a World Champion from 2022 and an Olympic bronze medalist from 2024. Minjong Kim of South Korea, born in 2001, is a silver medalist from the 2024 Olympic Games and a gold medalist at the 2024 World Championships.
Women -48 kg
Eleven athletes are entered in the women's -48 kg category. Mitsuki Kondo of Japan, born in 2005, is the highest-rated with an Elo of 1296 and ranked #140. Kondo, who favors Seoi-nage, has won 2 gold and 1 silver medal at Grand Slam events. Abiba Abuzhakynova of Kazakhstan, born in 1998, is also entered. Abuzhakynova is a silver medalist from the 2025 World Championships and has multiple Grand Slam bronze medals. Narantsetseg Ganbaatar of Mongolia, born in 1995, has a World Masters silver medal from 2019.
Women -52 kg
Fourteen judokas are entered in the women's -52 kg division. Kokoro Fujishiro of Japan, born in 2002, leads the field with an Elo of 1386 and ranked #49. Fujishiro, who favors Sode-tsurikomi-goshi, has won 2 gold and 2 silver medals at Grand Slam events. Seyun Jang of South Korea, born in 2003, is also entered, with a bronze medal from continental championships. Sita Kadamboeva of Uzbekistan, born in 2002, has secured 3 bronze medals at Grand Slam events.
Women -57 kg
Sixteen athletes are entered in the women's -57 kg category. Mimi Huh of South Korea, born in 2002, is the highest-rated with an Elo of 1455 and ranked #26. Huh, a 2024 Olympic silver medalist and 2024 World Champion, favors Uchi-mata and has won 3 gold medals at Grand Slam events. Ariunzaya Terbish of Mongolia, born in 2008, is also entered, with Grand Slam silver and bronze medals. Mio Shirakane of Japan, born in 2006, has achieved Grand Slam silver and bronze medals.
Women -63 kg
Ten athletes are entered in the women's -63 kg division. Narumi Tanioka of Japan, born in 2003, leads with an Elo of 1364 and ranked #67. Tanioka, who favors Osoto-gari, has won 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal at Grand Slam events. Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo of Mongolia, born in 1999, is the second highest-rated with an Elo of 1358. Lkhagvatogoo is a two-time bronze medalist at the World Championships. Jisu Kim of South Korea, born in 2001, has secured 2 gold and 3 bronze medals at Grand Slam events.
Women -70 kg
Fifteen judokas are entered in the women's -70 kg category. Rin Maeda of Japan, born in 2006, is the highest-rated with an Elo of 1280. Maeda, who favors Seoi-nage, has won 1 gold and 2 bronze medals at Grand Slam events. Jing Tang of China, born in 1996, is also entered, with Grand Slam silver and bronze medals. Song Hui Mun of North Korea, born in 2002, has won a gold medal at continental championships.
Women -78 kg
Twelve athletes are entered in the women's -78 kg division. Mizuki Sugimura of Japan, born in 2004, leads with an Elo of 1184. Sugimura has a bronze medal from a Grand Slam event. Minju Kim of South Korea, born in 2003, has won 1 gold and 1 silver medal at Grand Slam events. Hongtao Wu of China, born in 2000, has a gold medal from continental championships.
Women +78 kg
Ten judokas are entered in the women's +78 kg category. Hyeonji Lee of South Korea, born in 2007, is the highest-rated with an Elo of 1260. Lee is a bronze medalist from the 2025 World Championships and has multiple Grand Slam and continental medals. Xinran Niu of China, born in 2005, has won 1 gold and 1 silver medal at Grand Slam events. Miki Mukunoki of Japan, born in 2004, has secured a gold medal at a Grand Slam event.
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya -- highest-rated entrant by category
| Category | Top entrant | Elo |
|---|---|---|
| Men -60 | Hayato Kondo | Elo 1331 |
| Men -66 | Nurali Emomali | Elo 1359 |
| Men -73 | Shakhram Ahadov | Elo 1376 |
| Men -81 | Sotaro Fujiwara | Elo 1409 |
| Men -90 | Jonghoon Kim | Elo 1333 |
| Men -100 | Said Sadrudinov | Elo 1189 |
| Men +100 | Hyoga Ota | Elo 1355 |
| Women -48 | Mitsuki Kondo | Elo 1296 |
| Women -52 | Kokoro Fujishiro | Elo 1386 |
| Women -57 | Mimi Huh | Elo 1455 |
| Women -63 | Narumi Tanioka | Elo 1364 |
| Women -70 | Rin Maeda | Elo 1280 |
| Women -78 | Mizuki Sugimura | Elo 1184 |
| Women +78 | Hyeonji Lee | Elo 1260 |
Entries as of 23 Sep 2026 from the IJF; entries can change. Elo is projudo.xyz's rating from past IJF results, not a forecast. Names link to full profiles on projudo.xyz.
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