Adapted Judo
Between 18-19 January, the European Judo Union will host the Adapted Judo Workshop in Budapest, bringing together over 50 participants from nearly 20 nations. This crucial gathering marks a significant step forward in the development and refinement of Adapted Judo rules within the EJU framework. EJU Adapted Judo Commissioner, Marina…
14 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
It was almost the Olympic fairytale for Judo Austria’s Lubjana PIOVESANA. On the fourth day of the judo event in the Paris Olympic Games, Piovesana came out strong in the -63kg category, having already given some of her best performances to date in 2024 and building her confidence within a new…
14 January 2025European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro
The countdown has begun for the European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 held between 23-27 April 2025. With just 100 days remaining, anticipation is building for a landmark event that will not only showcase the best of European judo but also mark a historic moment for Montenegro. For the first…
13 January 2025Nyberg hangs up his jacket.
With a new cycle, changes are happening on and off the tatami, and one face we will no longer see on the tour is Swedish referee, Bjorn NYBERG. Nyberg has been an active part of the EJU community since 2013 and is a well-known face on the international circuit for…
13 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
It is a new year, and the feeling is clear for all the athletes on the Mittersill OTC, a new cycle and challenge lies ahead. For Ilia SULAMANIDZE of Georgia, only one, the Olympic gold in 2028. Sulamanidze’s performance was stunning as usual, however he fell at the final hurdle…
11 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
In the 1996 Olympic Games, Team Germany had plenty to celebrate, taking home an Olympic title and an impressive four bronze medals in judo alone. The first came from Richard TRAUTMANN in the -60kg category, Udo QUELLMALZ stole the show with a gold medal in the -65kg weight category, Marko…
10 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
There is a starting point for all judoka, their first OTC. For Aisa NURKOVIC of Montenegro, she is starting her voyage right here in Mittersill, Austria. With the Senior European Championships being held in Podgorica, Montenegro this year, Aisa kindly volunteered to join the EJU media team to ask some…
9 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
On the second day of the Mittersill OTC 2025, the President of the Austrian Judo Federation, and General Secretary of the European Judo Union, Dr Martin POIGER officially opened the camp and addressed athletes and coaches, It is a great pleasure to welcome you all here to Austria for the…
8 January 2025Adaptive Training Day and Conference
In recent times, the growth and development of the adapted judo scene has been nothing short of encouraging. The European Judo Union prides itself on the motto that judo is more than sport, and with adapted judo, we delve in much further than high performance. The effect judo has on…
7 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
Tradition, excellent hosting and top talent has continued to make the opening camp of the year one of the most successful. Established well before being given the ‘OTC’ status (Olympic Training Camp – Going for Gold), which originated in 2010, Mittersill has never lost momentum and in this edition, starting…
6 January 2025Athletes are already in preparation for the 2025 season, hoping to qualify and compete at the highest level, but who will be hosting the champions of 2025? Kickstarting the prime events will be the esteemed Senior European Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro in April. It will be the first time that…
6 January 2025During the weekend of 4-5 January 2025, the National Judo Federation of Georgia marked a significant milestone in the development of judo education with a groundbreaking kata seminar held at the National Judo Academy in Tbilisi. Known as a powerhouse of shiai on the international stage, Georgia continues to set…
5 January 2025Building Bridges Across Generations
Judo is more than a sport, it is a catalyst for social change, fostering solidarity and strengthening community bonds. The JOY Project (Judo Connecting Older and Younger Generations) is an innovative three-year Erasmus+ Sport initiative aimed at strengthening community bonds through judo. With €400,000 in EU funding, the project brings together…
4 January 2025Vice President Kristiina Pekkola
As we welcome the new year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the positive changes and exciting developments that lie ahead in 2025. In the realms of education and judo, there are numerous initiatives and trends to look forward to. Kristiina PEKKOLA, Vice President for Education at the European…
3 January 2025Judo Values and Jita Kyoei
In 2025, the European Judo Union will begin each month by covering both the judo values and Jita Kyoei. This initiative aims to emphasise the importance of these principles, not only in sport but in everyday life, fostering a deeper connection to the philosophy of judo across the community. It…
1 January 2025Kickstart Your Year with the EJU e-Platform
The start of a new year is always full of possibilities, fresh starts and of course, ambitious resolutions. Whether you want to learn a new skill, dive deeper into your passion for judo, or simply broaden your horizons, the European Judo Union has just the thing for you: the EJU e-Platform!…
31 December 2024World Ranked #1
NAME: Teddy RINER COUNTRY: FRANCE CATEGORY: +100kg WORLD RANKING POINTS: 6800 If legends had a weight class, Teddy RINER would be its undisputed champion. Once again, the towering French judoka has finished the season as the world rank leader of the +100kg category, reminding everyone that gravity, fatigue, and fierce competition…
31 December 2024Between 27-29 December, Georgia hosted its National Judo Championships, serving as an important testing ground for the new rules set to be implemented in international competitions starting next year. The event was marked by dynamic and engaging contests, reflecting the positive impact of the updated regulations. The championship provided an…
30 December 2024