About Judo

Judo was an optional sport at the Commonwealth Games when the sport made its debut in Auckland in 1990 before a return in 2002 Manchester, England and 2014 Glasgow, Scotland.

Judo first debuted at the Auckland 1990 Commonwealth Games where Australia finished with eight medals, including three silver medals for Suzanne Williams in the women’s lightweight, Geraldine Dekker in the women’s heavyweight and Dean Lampkin is the men’s half heavyweight.

At the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, Australia’s team of judoka finished with five medals, including two team members breaking through to win gold.

Maria Pekli won gold in the women’s lightweight competition and Thomas Hill won gold in the men’s lightweight event.

Australia has won 28 medals – 4 gold, 3 silver and 21 bronze medals in Judo competition at the Games.

The governing body for Judo in Australia is Judo Australia.