The event will bring together nearly 170 athletes from Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and Castilla y León, and is part of the Western Sector of the 2026 Absolute Spanish Championship. Among the participants are 58 Galician athletes, 24 of whom are from A Coruña and its metropolitan area.
Organized by the Galician Judo Federation and the Royal Spanish Judo Federation, with sponsorship from the Concello da Coruña, the tournament aims to qualify judokas for the final phase of the national championship, opening doors to the international circuit.
The Councilor for Sports, Manuel Vázquez, highlighted the trophy's established presence in the city and the Council's efforts to make A Coruña a sporting benchmark, supporting both grassroots sports and high-level competitions.
The event will begin at 9:30 AM at the Riazor Sports Palace, with finals scheduled for 1:00 PM and the awards ceremony at 1:30 PM. Admission is free, and an attendance of around 800 spectators is expected. The competition will also be broadcast live on the Galician Judo Federation's YouTube channel.
