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Bored out of my mind? Yes, but I decided to have a bit of fun and create a quick bracket consisting of famous teams from around the world! I feel there would be greater Judo exposure worldwide and provide current athletes a new pathway to success and development in the sport if an event like this were held. Currently, PSG Judo is leading the way! EJU has a Champions League, and Asia did experiment with this in Kuwait back in 2019 with the Asian Club Championship. Both tournaments provided an electric and passionate atmosphere for judo enthusiasts, so why not make it global?

How I think the tournament should be played out:

1. It is purely a club tournament; there is no involvement from teams in armed forces departments/corporations/institutions (no Park 24, Fiamme Gialle, Yongin Uni, etc.). Clubs eligible to participate are private judo clubs/multi-sport teams with a judo department (Akiyama Settimo, SC Luanda, etc.)
2. 1 representative per continental federation outside Europe (For example, Africa – MCA Alger, Oceania – Judokwai NZ, etc.). *PJC will have 2 (1 from N. America and 1 from S. America)
3. The winner of the big 3 Judo Leagues in Europe will qualify automatically (Pro League France, Austrian Bundesliga, German Bundesliga), along with the current European Club Champions
4. The Host Nation will have one representative who is automatically qualified
5. Special invites will be given to 2 private club teams (For example, Budokwai London + 1) and 2 multi-sporting club teams (For example, Partizan Belgrade + 1)
6. A total of 14 teams will compete in a mixed-team event; IJF rules will apply. (Note the picture is just an example and not an accurate reflection of how the tournament is played, as there is no repechage system and 2 bronze finals)

Example Tournament

Teams represented are as seen above:

1. AJU - MCA Alger Judo, PJC - CR Flamengo & NYAC, JUA - Jenys Judo Club, OJU - Judokwai NZ
2. European Champions - PSG
3. Big 3 League Champions - US Orleans (Pro League France), UJKC Potsdam (German Bundesliga) & Raika Pinzgau (Austrian Bundesliga)
4. Host Nation - FMAC (UAE)
5. Special Invite - Yawara Neva + Golden Gori (Traditional Judo Club) & Galatasaray + RS Belgrade (Multi-sport club with judo department)

LMK WHAT YOU THINK!!!