The inaugural Northern California "Champions Cup" was a resounding success, taking place on March 10th, 2024, at Foothill College in Los Altos, CA. The event attracted nearly 500 athletes, bringing together the best of the Judo community for a day of intense competition and camaraderie.

Judo United took the event to the next level by offering prize money for select divisions in the Cadet, IJF Junior, and Senior categories, raising the stakes and drawing top talent from across the region. Among the standout performances were Cadet 55kg Champion Juaquin Lucente (Tri-Valley Judo), Senior 60kg Champion Zoljargal Bodigerel (Berkeley Genco Judo), and Senior 73kg Champion Arron Jen (Smash Gym).

In the team competition, Tri-Valley Judo from Pleasanton, CA, claimed the top spot, followed by Nakano Judo Academy from Santa Clara, CA, as the runner-up, and Cahill Judo Academy from San Bruno, CA, securing third place.

The event's success was bolstered by the exceptional officiating led by Chief Referee David Williams, who guided a talented delegation of referees, including many promising young officials. The smooth execution of the event was a testament to the collaborative efforts of local Judo clubs, including Sekai Judo, Silicon Valley Judo, CJ Judo & San Jose State Univeristy. The 2024 Champions Cup set a high standard for future events, showcasing the strength and unity of the Judo community in Northern California.

Complete Results Can be found here:

https://judo-united.smoothcomp.com/en/event/14884

Team Champions:

1st Place -    Tri-Valley Judo - Pleasonton, CA

2nd Place -  Nakano Judo Academy - Santa Clara, CA

3rd Place -  Cahill's Judo Academy - San Bruno, CA