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Adler Cup 2025

YOUTH JUDO TOURNAMENT M/F






International Judo Tournament

Adler Cup 2025

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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U13 m
U13 f
U15 m
U15 f
U17 m
U17 f
U19 m
U19 f

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Schedule / Agenda

Randori/Courses

Friday, 24th October 2025

Open mat for ALL Coaches are also welcome to use the mat. The- re is no supervision, the mat can be used free of charge. from 17.00

Pre-weighing on Friday

On Friday there will be a free preliminary weigh-in for ALL for the competitions on Sa- turday (U13, U17) from 18 00 - 19 00. This only applies to the Saturday competitions.

Pre-weighing on Saturday

On Saturday there will be a free preliminary weigh-in for ALL for the competitions on Sun- day (U15, U19). The time will be announced on our website.



Adler Cup Tournament

The tournament takes place according to the rules and regulations (taking into account the Adler Cup special rules) of the Hessian Judo Association (HJV) (available on the website). Minimum grade is 7th Kyu (yellow). Licensed judges will be provided.

Saturday, 25th October 2025

Time   Age Group m/f
at 08:00 Weigh in U13 m/f
09:00 Opening Ceremony for All
Announced
via Website
Weigh in U17 f
Announced
via Website
Weigh in U17 m

Sunday, 26th October 2025

Time   Age Group m/f
07:00 Weigh in U14 m/f
08:00 Opening Ceremony for All
Announced
via Website
Weigh in U19 f
Announced
via Website
Weigh in U19 m

For Saturday and Sunday:
Fights start shortly after the weigh-in closes. The award ceremonies will take place after the end of all fights of one age group (m/f together)

Additionally on Sunday:

  • Adler Cup Trophy Ceremony
  • Talent Award Ceremony with the Fraport AG talent prizes.

Weight Classes and Tournament Mode

U13
m: -29/-31/-34/-37/-40/-43/-46/-50/-55/+55 kg
and f: -28/-30/-33/-36/-40/-44/-48/-52/-57/+57 kg
U15
m: -34/-37/-40/-43/-46/-50/-55/-60/-66/+66 kg
and f: -33/-36/-40/-44/-48/-52/-57/-63/+63 kg
U17
m: -40/-43/-46/-50-/55/-60/-66/-73/-81/+81 kg
and f: -36/-40/-44/-48/-52/-57/-63/-70/+70 kg
U19
m: -46/-50/-55/-60/-66/-73/-81/-90/+90 kg
and f: -40/-44/-48/-52/-57/-63/-70/-78/+78 kg

Tournament Mode (per weight class):
<=5: Round Robin (everyone against everyone)
<=32: Double KO system
> 32: Brazilian KO system

The organiser expressly reserves the right to change the mode depending on the number of participants.

The Following Age Groups Are Admitted

DOUBLE ENTRIESallowed
U13 m/f born in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
U15 m/f born in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
U17
m/f born in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
(according to the U18 rules)
U19
m/f born in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
(according to the U21 rules)
Download brochure here Download Youth Special Rules

Greeting

Lord Mayor of Frankfurt, Mike Josef

Dear athletes, dear organisation team,
dear guests, spectators and parents,

I am extremely pleased that the Adler Cup will be held in Frankfurt am Main for the 8th time this year. It is the largest youth judo tournament in the world, for which I, as Lord Mayor of the City of Frankfurt am Main, am of course happy to assume patronage.

The Adler Cup is a great example of how the city of Frankfurt am Main sees itself as a fully comprehensive sports city. This does not only include football, basketball or ice hockey. Rather, we also promote sports that are not in the limelight every day, but are so important for the sporting diversity of our city. Judo in particular, with its values such as sporting ambition, but also outstanding comradely fairness, is a flagship for us. We are very pleased that the elite of the international judo youth will be guests in Kalbach again this year.

Once again, children and their parents will make the journey to fight here in Frankfurt am Main, some of them with extremely long journeys. This underlines the international relevance of the Adler Cup and fits perfectly with our international city.

I would like to sincerely thank TSG Nordwest 1898 and their many volunteers for putting so much energy into the Adler Cup again this year and making it a great event for the sport of judo. They are a wonderful example of the importance of volunteering and are representative of the more than 420 sports clubs in our city. Thank you very much for your commitment!

In a nutshell: What better place to hold the Adler Cup than in Frankfurt am Main. I wish you exciting competitions, the greatest possible sporting success and a wonderful time in our wonderful city. Good luck!

Yours

Lord Mayor of Frankfurt, Mike Josef

Greeting

Minister of Sport of the State of Hesse, Diana Stolz

Dear ladies and gentlemen,
Dear athletes,

On behalf of the Hessian state government, I would like to welcome you to the 8th edition of the Adler Cup – probably the largest children’s and youth judo tournament in the sporting state of Hesse.

Once again this year, up to 1,500 children and young people from around 40 nations will be taking part in the competition weekend organised by TSG Nordwest 1898 Frankfurt am Main. The Adler Cup, which was held for the first time ten years ago, has built up an excellent reputation in junior judo sport over the years, especially beyond our national borders. As the patron of this year’s event and as the Hessian Minister of Sport, I am particularly pleased that so many young athletes are once again competing for medals at the Kalbach Sports and Leisure Centre.

Such a large and well-established tournament cannot be organised by itself. It requires an excellently functioning organisation team, many helpers and numerous established judges, who all work together and put their heart and soul into the sport of judo. My heartfelt thanks therefore go to everyone involved, without whom such a big tournament weekend in the metropolis on the River Main would not be possible. I would also like to thank the families and friends who support the young athletes and make their participation in the tournament possible.

I wish all the children and young people every success at the Adler Cup 2024, lots of fun and a good time at TSG Nordwest 1898 Frankfurt am Main and in the sporting state of Hesse.

With sporting greetings

Yours
Diana Stolz

Minister of Sport of the State of Hesse

Minister of Sport of the State of Hesse, Diana Stolz
  • Lord Mayor of Frankfurt, Mike Josef

    Lord Mayor of Frankfurt, Mike Josef

  • Minister of Sport of the State of Hesse, Diana Stolz

    Minister of Sport of the State of Hesse, Diana Stolz

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