The Cadet division of the 2025 Panamerican & Oceania Judo Championships took place on 18 April in Lima, Peru, with young athletes from across the Oceania region proudly stepping onto the international stage.
It was a strong showing for Oceania, with standout results from both Australia and French Polynesia, highlighting the region’s emerging talent and growing depth at the cadet level.
Australia – 4th Place Overall
Australia finished 4th in the overall standings behind judo powerhouses Brazil, Canada, and the United States. The team delivered several excellent performances, including:
🥇 Gold – Rika Hirose (Women’s Under 48kg)
🥈 Silver – Akos Kelly (Men’s Under 81kg)
🥉 Bronze – Lily Tai Tin (Women’s Under 63kg)
5th – Hannah McHenry (Women’s Under 70kg)
7th – Max Pogreb (Men’s Under 60kg)
7th – Crosby Peake (Men’s Under 60kg)
French Polynesia – 9th Place Overall
French Polynesia also enjoyed success on Day 1 of the Championships, finishing 9th overall in the standings:
🥉 Bronze – Ra Imaru Holozet (Men’s Over 90kg)
5th – Ambre Popoff (Women’s Under 48kg)
The Oceania Judo Union congratulates all cadet athletes for their effort, sportsmanship, and impressive results. Their performances in Lima reflect the continued development of youth judo in the region and offer a promising glimpse into the future of Oceania judo on the world stage.