U15-U18 Sumo European Championships 2026

Sumo EC 2026 is not only a competition, but also a community celebration – with colorful programs and spectacular experiences

🥋 In August 2026, Veszprém will host the U15 and U18 Sumo European Championships, where the continent's best young competitors will test their strength against each other. The competition is not only a sporting event, but also a cultural gathering that combines Japanese traditions with a modern competitive spirit.

🌍 The stakes of the championship are huge: qualification points for the World Championship and the opportunity for future champions to showcase their skills at One Veszprém Arena.

🎯 Date: August 28-30, 2026

📍 Location: One Veszprém Arena

🏅 Categories: U15, U18 age groups

🎟️ Ticket information: on the official website and at the Hungarian Sumo Association

📞 Contact: [email protected] | +36 70 389 7393

🎭 Cultural presentations: sumo history exhibition, traditional Japanese costumes

🎨 Craft workshops: origami, kanji painting, anime and manga drawing

🍣 Gastronomy: Japanese food, drinks, tea ceremony

🗣️ Language lessons: basic Japanese language instruction

🛍️ Japanese Shop: gifts for all ages

Source of description: the event's website. Image source: the organizer's Facebook page.