A Coruña has announced the 28th edition of the Teresa Herrera judo trophy, set to take place on Sunday, 15 November, at the Palacio de los Deportes de Riazor. The event will bring together nearly 170 athletes, making it one of the most significant fixtures in the regional judo calendar.
This tournament will host the Western Sector of the 2026 Absolute Spanish Championship for both men and women. Organised by the Galician Federation of Judo and Associated Sports, under the auspices of the Royal Spanish Federation of Judo, the event is sponsored by the Concello de A Coruña.
Participants will include athletes from Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and Castilla y León, all vying for a chance to qualify for the final phase of the Spanish Championship, which serves as a gateway to the international judo circuit.
Among the competitors, 58 will be from Galicia, with 24 hailing from A Coruña and its metropolitan area, highlighting the local talent present in this national competition.
Manuel Vázquez, the city’s Sports Councillor, emphasised the significance of A Coruña hosting national sporting events. He remarked, "The Teresa Herrera judo trophy is a well-established fixture in the city's sports calendar, allowing us to gather top-level athletes and showcase a discipline with a rich tradition in A Coruña." He also noted that the Concello is committed to making A Coruña a sporting reference point by supporting grassroots sports and competitions that provide new opportunities for local athletes.
Open to the public
The sporting day will commence at 9.30 am on Sunday at the Palacio de los Deportes de Riazor, with finals scheduled to start at 1.00 pm. The trophy presentation will take place at 1.30 pm, featuring local and regional sports representatives. Admission is free, and the organisers anticipate an attendance of around 800 spectators.
Additionally, the competition will be streamed live on the YouTube channel of the Galician Federation of Judo, with coverage planned from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
With this 28th edition, A Coruña reaffirms its connection to judo and its capability to host national sporting competitions, contributing to the promotion of the sport and the development of Galician athletes.
