The Noosa community is being encouraged to cheer on competitors at the Judo Queensland Championships in Noosa.
The matches will take place at the Noosa Leisure Centre on Saturday 9 and 10 April from 9.30am.
This will be the first time a judo state championship has been held on the Sunshine Coast with more than 200 entrants from across Queensland, many of who will compete in national titles and beyond.
Judo is an inclusive martial art that has been included in every Olympics since 1972, with female categories introduced in 1988.
The sport revolves around throwing or grappling an opponent, usually in spectacular fashion, to the ground and also involves pinning the opponent to the ground or submitting them by strangles or joint locks.
Judo Queensland state administrator Daniel Bazzana said the state championships should be an exciting day of action and a great event with all ages including veterans and no limits athletes competing.
There are also special events such as the City vs Country teams’ competition and Kata (choreographed pattern of movements and throws).
Competition doors open at 8am.
For more information, visit smoothcomp.com/en/event/6919
