The Guardia Civil celebrated its 33rd National Judo Championship and inaugural National Taekwondo Competition in the Region of Murcia from April 14 to 16, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s sporting calendar.
The event took place at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR) in Los Alcázares, a municipality within the Region of Murcia, with nearly 70 Guardia Civil personnel participating from across Spain. Of these, seven were assigned to units within the Guardia Civil’s Zona de Murcia, five of whom secured podium finishes — three in judo and two in taekwondo.
April 14 was dedicated to administrative and preparatory activities, including briefings, athlete weigh-ins, and the drawing of competition brackets. The subsequent two days featured the actual judo and taekwondo bouts, followed by medal ceremonies and the official closing event on April 16.
The Guardia Civil acknowledged the essential support of the Centro de Alto Rendimiento deportivo de la Región de Murcia, located in Los Alcázares, which provided access to its multi-sport pavilion and athletic equipment. The Federación de Taekwondo de la Región de Murcia contributed logistical support, officiating, and the electronic scoring system for the taekwondo competition.
This dual-discipline event underscores the Guardia Civil’s ongoing commitment to promoting physical readiness and athletic excellence among its members through structured, institutionally supported sports programs. The successful execution of both championships reflects coordinated planning between military units, regional sports authorities, and national federations.
As the Guardia Civil continues to integrate sports into its training and wellness initiatives, events like this serve as both a competitive outlet and a measure of unit cohesion and individual discipline. The inclusion of taekwondo alongside the long-standing judo championship signals an expansion of martial arts offerings within the institution’s sports portfolio.
Looking ahead, the Guardia Civil is expected to build on this year’s format for future editions of its national championships, potentially increasing participation and refining qualification pathways for athletes aiming to represent the force in inter-service or national-level competitions.
For updates on upcoming Guardia Civil sporting events, including future national championships in judo, taekwondo, and other disciplines, readers are encouraged to follow official announcements through the Guardia Civil’s institutional channels and verified sports news outlets.
