The stage is set for one of the most hotly anticipated events in the domestic judo calendar — the National Team Championships 2025, taking place this weekend at the University of Wolverhampton.

With regional pride, developing talent, and elite-level matchups all on the line, the National Team Championships promises to deliver a showcase of judo’s strength across all age categories and weight classes.

In last year’s edition, the London Area dominated across several categories, underlining their depth and strength across the development pathway with six medals across the day. As seen in past events, the capital’s teams regularly contend for the top spots — and 2025 looks to be no different with strong squads in all divisions from minors through to seniors.

But they won’t have it easy. Each of the British Judo Areas and Home Nations — including the Midlands, Northern Home Counties, Scotland, Wales, Northwest, Yorkshire & Humberside, South, and West — have fielded highly competitive squads eager to upset the established order.

Minor/Pre-Cadet Boys – Holders: London

London have had a “strangle hold” over the youngest age categories for the past couple of years.

They retained their Pre-Cadet and Minor Boys title, defeating the South in the final last year, who upgraded their bronze medal in 2023.

Scotland retained their bronze medal and were joined on the podium by the Midlands.

Minor/Pre-Cadet Girls – Holders: London

London won the Pre-Cadet and Minor Girls title ahead of the North West, to improve upon their bronze medal in 2023.

Scotland retained their bronze medal with Wales joining them on the podium.

Cadet/Junior Boys – Holders: Scotland

Scotland upgraded their 2023 bronze medal to gold after defeating 2023 champions London in the final.

Bronze medals were taken by the North West, who matched their 2023 result, with the NHC completing the podium last year.

Cadet/Junior Girls – Holders: Northern Home Counties

The NHC retained their Junior & Cadet Girls title in 2024 with a final victory over 2023 bronze medallists London, and will be looking to retain their title.

Scotland picked up bronze alongside the Midlands who also took bronze in 2023.

Senior Female – Holders: Northern Home Counties

The Senior female podium has had a familiar look for the past few years as the NHC retained their crown in 2024, finishing ahead of London in a repeat of the 2023 final. The remaining teams will be looking to break the mould the separate the two on the day.

Midlands took home bronze to match their 2023 result with the South joining them on the podium.

Senior Male – Holders: South

In a repeat of the 2023 final, the Southern Area faced London for gold in 2024. The team from the South emerged victorious, upgrading their silver medal from 2023. Scotland matched their result from 2023 claiming bronze alongside Wales. Yorkshire and Humberside have restocked this year, with Paralympian Jack Hodgson joining the heavyweight ranks as they look to secure their first medal in the category.

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