Mittersill 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 2024World Ranked #1
NAME: Romane DICKO COUNTRY: FRANCE CATEGORY: +78kg WORLD RANKING POINTS: 5860 If there’s one thing Romane DICKO does better than throwing opponents flat onto the tatami, it is being unapologetically herself. This year, the French powerhouse wrapped up the season as the undisputed world rank leader of the +78kg category. But…
30 December 2024The President of the European Judo Union, Dr TOTH Laszlo, visited Atilla Judo Club in Baku, Azerbaijan. His visit was in honour of an event dedicated to celebrating the club’s achievements over the past year. During the ceremony, the chairman of Atilla JC, Asif ASKEROV, reflected on a highly successful year for both…
29 December 2024It is with great sadness that the Swiss Judo & Ju-Jitsu Association has learned of the passing of Eric Hänni. As his wife Lotty shared, Eric passed away on 25 December, at the age of 86. His death marks the end of an extraordinary life deeply intertwined with the history…
29 December 2024World Ranked #1
NAME: ZELYM KOTSOIEV COUNTRY: AZERBAIJAN CATEGORY: -100KG WORLD RANKING POINTS: 6812 Azerbaijan did not only celebrate one victory in the World Championships or Olympic Games in 2024, but they were able to bathe in the glory once more, as Zelym KOTSOIEV hailed the flag and sounded the national anthem in Abu…
29 December 2024World Ranked #1
NAME: Anna-Maria WAGNER COUNTRY: GERMANY CATEGORY: -78kg WORLD RANKING POINTS: 7753 Anna-Maria WAGNER wrapped up the season as the world rank leader in the -78kg category, proving once again that grit and grace are an unbeatable combination. This was not without its challenges, as relentless competition tested her every move. Adding…
28 December 2024World Ranked #1
NAME: LASHA BEKAURI COUNTRY: GEORGIA CATEGORY: -90KG WORLD RANKING POINTS: 6000 Lasha BEKAURI’s first senior medal on the IJF World Judo came in 2019, an astounding Masters win in Qingdao drew a great deal of attention. It is no surprise as this is one of the most successful categories of Georgian…
27 December 2024World Ranked #1
NAME: BARBARA MATIC COUNTRY: CROATIA CATEGORY: -70KG WORLD RANKING POINTS: 8029 Barbara MATIC of Croatia concludes 2024 as the world ranked number one athlete in the -70kg category. It has not only been a fairytale year, but a cycle for Matic who twice claimed the World title, before adding a European…
26 December 2024
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