Ki itsu sai National training center led the team standings at 2026 Youth National Championships with 10 golds and 20 total medals in Wichita, KS, United States on March 14, 2026. Unaffiliated placed second with 6 golds and 12 medals, followed by European Judo Academy (5G/7S/9B). Top-rated gold medalist Edward Zalinyan from Olymp Fight Club (grey belt, rated 4893) headlined the winners.
0% submission rate across 1258 decided matches — right at the USA Judo season average. 0 wins came by submission while 11 went to points or decision. The Male BANTAM 5 MALE division was the deepest bracket with 17 placements.
Ki itsu sai National training center claimed 10 golds to Unaffiliated's 6 in the team standings. European Judo Academy earned 5 golds from 21 total podiums. Top-rated gold medalists included Edward Zalinyan (rated 4893) and Benjamin Costa (rated 3888).
| # | Academy | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ki itsu sai National training center | 10 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| 2 | Unaffiliated | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 3 | European Judo Academy | 5 | 7 | 9 | 21 |
| 4 | Budokan Judo School | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 | Chief Pride Judo Club | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 |