The Heinrich-Gellings-Halle in Fulda is set to host the Hessische Judo-Einzelmeisterschaften for the U11 and U13 age brackets on September 19 and 20, 2026, according to regional reporting. Fuldaer Judo-Club e.V., the two-day tournament draws approximately 360 young athletes from across Hesse to compete for regional titles on the tatami mats.
Tournament Schedule and Venue Details in Fulda
Competition gets underway on Saturday, September 19, featuring the U11 competitors, while the U13 bracket takes to the mats on Sunday, September 20. Matches for the male participants follow at roughly 12:30 p.m. local time. The venue is located at Willi-Glotzbach-Weg 1, 36037 Fulda. Organizers have confirmed that admission is free for spectators, with food and beverages available on-site.
Logistics and Host Club Expectations
Hosting roughly 360 athletes requires significant logistical coordination behind the scenes. The 1. Fuldaer Judo-Club e.V. has deployed a large team of volunteers to manage the competition arenas, catering, and guest services across multiple tatami surfaces. Mike Thiel, the club’s full-time coach and sports director, noted that the club’s competitors have gone through rigorous preparation weeks ahead of the tournament. “Our athletes are eager to present themselves in front of a home crowd,” Thiel said regarding the team’s ambitions to secure podium finishes on home soil.
What Comes Next
Official weigh-ins and draw lists will set the final tournament brackets on the mornings of September 19 for the U11 division and September 20 for the U13 division at the Heinrich-Gellings-Halle.
