The 2025 Sydney International Open, part of Judo Australia’s National Event Series, was held at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Sydney from 1-2 March 2025. Following a successful outing at the Canberra International Open, Team WA once again put up a strong showing, facing off against some of the nation’s top competitors.

With 20 athletes competing across 32 divisions, Team WA secured an impressive medal haul, earning 10 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals, demonstrating the depth of talent in Western Australia.

Gold Medalists

• Kohsei Toyoshima (UWA Judo Club) – Senior Men / -73 kg
• Kohsei Toyoshima (UWA Judo Club) – Junior Men / -73 kg
• Alexander Vasilyev (UWA Judo Club) – Senior Male Kyu Grades / -81 kg (1st)
• Mia Siboni (Perth Judo Club) – U15 Girls / -52 kg
• Mia Siboni (Perth Judo Club) – Cadet Women / -52 kg
• Nytalia McCracken (UWA Judo Club) – Senior Female Kyu Grades / -63 kg (1st)
• Maelie Tournier (UWA Judo Club) – Junior Women / -52 kg
• Lena Wolak (Perth Judo Club) – Cadet Women / -48 kg
• Isaac Chinchilla (UWA Judo Club) – U15 Boys / U66 kg
• Zachariah Navea (Perth Judo Club) – U15 Boys / U55 kg
• Leiah Navea (Perth Judo Club) – U13 Girls / U45 kg

Silver Medalists

• Jacob Read (SouthWest Judo Academy) – Senior Men / -66 kg
• Lena Wolak (Perth Judo Club) – Junior Women / -48 kg
• Lena Wolak (Perth Judo Club) – Cadet Women / -48 kg
• Olivia Knights (SouthWest Judo Academy) – Senior Women / -57 kg
• Thalia Armstrong (Australian Institute of Judo) – Cadet Women / -63 kg

Bronze Medalists

• Nytalia McCracken (UWA Judo Club) – Senior Women / -63 kg
• Thalia Armstrong (Australian Institute of Judo) – Junior Women / -63 kg
• Maelie Tournier (UWA Judo Club) – Senior Women / -52 kg
• Warrick George Pedley (Kano Judo Schools) – Senior Male Kyu Grades / -73 kg

Many WA athletes put up strong performances but fell just short of the podium, gaining valuable experience for future competitions.

• Georgia Aiesi (SouthWest Judo Academy) – Senior Women / -70 kg
• Carter Brady (Kano Judo Schools) – U15 Boys / U45 kg
• Cody Robinson (SouthWest Judo Academy) – Veterans M51 / -66 kg
• Cody Robinson (SouthWest Judo Academy) – Senior Male Kyu Grades / -66 kg (Withdrawn due to injury)
• Thomas Knights (SouthWest Judo Academy) – Senior Men / -66 kg
• Alexander Vasilyev (UWA Judo Club) – Senior Men / -81 kg
• Danny Wong (UWA Judo Club) – Senior Men / -66 kg
• Skye McCracken (UWA Judo Club) – Junior Women / -48 kg
• Skye McCracken (UWA Judo Club) – Cadet Women / -48 kg
• Warrick George Pedley (Kano Judo Schools) – Senior Men / -73 kg
• Warrick George Pedley (Kano Judo Schools) – Junior Men / -73 kg
• Giuloiantonio Greae (Judo International) – Senior Men / -73 kg

With two National Event Series tournaments now completed, WA judoka are shifting their focus to other major upcoming competitions.

Next on the calendar is the Fuel to Go & Play Judo WA State Championships on Sunday, 30 March, which will see the state’s best competitors battle for WA’s top domestic titles. Shortly after, many athletes will travel to the 2025 Melbourne International Open in early April, another crucial event in the national judo circuit.

Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, and supporters for another fantastic performance on the national stage!