Four young judo athletes representing Sihui at the 2026 National Youth Judo Championships secured one gold medal, two silver medals, and one fifth-place finish while competing in their home city, according to recent tournament results. The competition brought 326 athletes across 34 teams to the Sihui Sports Center Gymnasium in Guangdong province.
National Youth Judo Championships Bring 326 Athletes to Sihui
The second leg of the 2026 National Youth Judo Championships, covering the U14 and U16 age divisions, opened at the Sihui Sports Center Gymnasium. The event brought 326 competitors from 34 delegations across the country to Sihui, known as the hometown of two-time Olympic champion Xian Dongmei. National sports officials, including Gao Miao, deputy director of the Judo Department at the General Administration of Sport of China, and Zou Runchang, vice mayor of the Sihui Municipal Government, attended the events and presented awards to the medalists.
Four Sihui Athletes Reach Finals Representing Guangdong
Four athletes hailing from Sihui competed on behalf of the Guangdong Provincial Youth Sports Competition School, successfully advancing through early rounds to reach the final stages of the national tournament. Local organizers and venue operations teams managed tournament logistics as competitors utilized throwing and grappling techniques across multiple weight classes.
Medal Results for Sihui Competitors
Following preliminary matches and final rounds, the Sihui contingent recorded podium finishes across several U14 categories:
- Deng Ziqi: U14 Women’s -63KG (Gold)
- Luo Huiteng: U14 Men’s -60KG (Silver)
- Li Jingyu: U14 Women’s -57KG (Silver)
- Chen Rong: U14 Women’s -48KG (Fifth Place)
Athlete Perspectives on Competition and Training
Luo Huiteng, who claimed the silver medal in the U14 Men’s -60KG division, noted the high caliber of his opponents and outlined plans to address his weaknesses in upcoming training blocks. Li Jingyu, who secured a silver medal in the U14 Women’s -57KG category after three years of focused judo training, described the experience of competing at home and representing Guangdong province.
Future Plans for Sihui’s Judo Development
Municipal sports administrators indicated that hosting the national tournament reflects recognition of Sihui’s event-organization capabilities. Local authorities plan to continue promoting judo programs within schools and expanding youth talent pipelines to support sports development across the region.
