La Guardia Civil Celebrates 33rd National Judo Championship and First Taekwondo Event in Murcia
The Guardia Civil held its 33rd national judo championship and inaugural taekwondo competition in the Region of Murcia from April 14 to 16, 2026, at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento deportivo (CAR) in Los Alcázares. Nearly 70 civil guards from across Spain participated in the multi-discipline event, marking a significant expansion of the force’s sporting program.
The competition took place at the CAR facility, which serves as the regional high-performance sports center. According to official reports, the Guardia Civil collaborated with both the CAR Región de Murcia and the Federación de Taekwondo de la Región de Murcia to organize the event. The CAR provided the multi-sport pavilion and equipment, while the taekwondo federation handled logistics, refereeing, and electronic scoring systems.
Approximately 70 Guardia Civil members competed in judo and taekwondo events, with seven athletes representing units stationed in the Murcia Zone. Of these regional participants, five achieved podium finishes — three in judo and two in taekwondo — qualifying them for future national championships.
The event schedule began on April 14 with briefings, weigh-ins, and competition draws. The following two days featured the actual bouts, award ceremonies, and closing activities. This structure allowed for proper athlete preparation and competition flow across both martial arts disciplines.
The Centro de Alto Rendimiento deportivo in Los Alcázares, known locally as the CAR Región de Murcia, has previously hosted various high-performance training programs. Recent web records display the facility announced competitive programs for the 2026/2027 season in mid-April 2026, aligning with the timing of the Guardia Civil championship.
This year’s event marked a milestone as it included taekwondo for the first time alongside the established judo competition, which has now reached its 33rd edition. The addition reflects the Guardia Civil’s ongoing efforts to diversify its sporting offerings and promote physical fitness among personnel through officially recognized martial arts disciplines.
The collaboration between military sports organizations and regional sports authorities highlights an established pattern of inter-institutional support for athletic development in the Murcia region. Such partnerships enable access to specialized facilities and expertise that might otherwise be unavailable to national organizations holding periodic championship events.
Looking ahead, the five Murcia-based athletes who medaled in Los Alcázares will advance to represent the Guardia Civil Zona de Murcia in subsequent national-level competitions. Their success at the regional CAR facility demonstrates the effectiveness of local training resources in preparing athletes for higher-level competition.
The Guardia Civil’s national championships continue to serve as important platforms for fostering camaraderie, physical readiness, and competitive spirit among service members from different units across Spain. By hosting events in various regions like Murcia, the organization promotes national integration while supporting local sports infrastructure.
As of April 18, 2026, no further details about individual medalists, specific weight categories, or exact participation numbers beyond the approximately 70 total competitors have been made available through official channels. The focus remains on the successful execution of the dual-discipline championship and its role in the Guardia Civil’s broader physical training initiative.
For ongoing coverage of military sports events and national championship updates, readers are encouraged to consult official Guardia Civil communications and regional sports authority announcements from the Murcia area.
What’s next: The medal-winning athletes from Murcia will prepare for upcoming national championships later in 2026, though specific dates and venues for those events have not yet been published in verified sources.
Stay informed about developments in military sports and national martial arts competitions by following official updates from the Guardia Civil and regional sporting bodies.
