European Week of Judo Values 2024
The European Week of Judo Values (EWJV) 2024, under the theme “Find Your Balance”, highlights the importance of balance in two fundamental ways: in the physical practice of judo and in the promotion of gender equality in sport. This event that takes place at the same time as the European…
25 September 2024Prague European Open 2024 - Prague, Czech Republic
It is very easy to follow the stories of cadet and junior successes landing with a bang on the senior circuit, picking up record-breaking medals as teenagers, sealing their place in the history books with world accolades and IJF World Tour triumphs, but these athletes are only a handful of…
24 September 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro
As Podgorica prepares to host the European Judo Championships 2025, Catarina RODRIGUES, the European Judo Union (EJU) Vice President, has been overseeing the meticulous process that ensures Montenegro is ready for this prestigious event. Mrs Rodrigues, who is currently in Podgorica for a site inspection, shared insights into the selection…
23 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
This past weekend, Podgorica was a vibrant hub of a judo competition, bringing together athletes of all levels. Among them was Tokyo 2020 Olympian, Julia Kowalczyk (POL), who returned to the mat after a challenging period both on and off the tatami. Kowalczyk, who has had a tumultuous journey since…
23 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
It’s a rare sight to witness three siblings competing simultaneously at the same event at the same time! Yet, the second day of the Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 delivered just that. The Gardasevic trio—Tamara GARDASEVIC (-57kg), Nebojša GARDASEVIC (-81kg), and Nikola GARDASEVIC (-81kg), were all in action during the…
22 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
The Podgorica Senior European Cup saw an exciting showdown in the -52kg final between two Serbian judoka, Andrea STOJADINOV and Nikolina NISAVIC. Both athletes entered the tournament with different goals but found themselves facing each other in a highly anticipated final, showcasing their skills and growth. After her defeat in…
22 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
In an exciting weekend for judo in Podgorica, Montenegro welcomed an impressive range of athletes, from Olympians to rising young stars. Mr. Jovica REČEVIĆ, President of the National Judo Federation of Montenegro, shared his thoughts on the tournament, Montenegro’s performance and the road ahead leading to the 2025 Senior European…
22 September 2024Judo & Fun Camp 2024 - Cologne, Germany
The Judo & Fun Camp, currently underway in Cologne, is shaping up to be a groundbreaking event, setting the stage for what could become a blueprint for non-competitive judo events across Europe. This weekend, judoka from the following countries arrived to Germany: Portugal, Brazil, Iceland, Estonia, Syria, Georgia and Italy.…
22 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
For USA judoka Ari BERLINER and Jack YONEZUKA, travelling to Europe to hone their craft has become a key part of their journey to success. Fresh off competing in the Zagreb Grand Prix last weekend, the pair arrived in Montenegro for the Podgorica European Cup, continuing their mission of balancing…
22 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
On the first day of the Podgorica Senior European Judo Cup 2024, Montenegrin judo saw a historic moment when Jusuf NURKOVIC secured a silver medal in the men’s -66kg category. This remarkable achievement is one of the best results for Montenegrin judo to date and it further cements the Nurkovic…
21 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
Sara LISCIANI, a familiar name among judo fans following the route of the next generation as she has long been a standout in the younger divisions. A double junior European medallist (2021, 2022), she has also tested herself on the IJF World Tour in recent years. Yet, despite her potential,…
21 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
The opening ceremony of the Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 highlighted the remarkable growth and efforts of the Montenegrin Judo Federation, which has now hosted two European Cups in just six months. The key focus of the event was preparing for next year’s major judo spectacle, the European Judo Championships…
21 September 2024Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro
Italian judoka Thomas SASSI continues to make waves in the judo world, recently adding a bronze medal from the 2024 Cadet World Judo Championships to his growing list of achievements. However, this weekend, the junior national vice-champion of Italy took on a new challenge, testing his skills in the senior…
21 September 2024One Day Working Meeting in Budapest
EJU Secretary General Martin POIGER met with President László TOTH in Budapest on Friday for a one-day working meeting to review the main topics of the Executive Committee Meeting in Tallinn and to prepare for the upcoming EJU Congress on November 23 in Budapest.“We want to tackle the upcoming challenges…
20 September 2024Portimão Senior European Cup 2024 - Portimão, Portugal
Missed out on a summer holiday? It’s not too late to soak up some sun in beautiful Portimão, Portugal, and combine pleasure with business! The penultimate senior European Judo Cup will take place from October 5-6, 2024, in this coastal paradise, offering athletes the chance to compete at an elite…
20 September 2024Moldovan veteran judoka, Mihail MALEAR, has a story that inspires athletes of all ages. He didn’t begin his judo journey until his early 60s but since he has spent nearly two decades mastering the martial art, defying age and embracing the sport with a fervour that rivals athletes half his…
19 September 2024Hamburg Veteran European Cup 2024 - Hamburg, Germany
On Saturday 21st of September, the German Judo Federation will host the Veteran European Cup 2024 in Hamburg, as well as a ne waza competition that debuted in the Veteran European Championships this year in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. There will be 177 competitors arriving in Hamburg from 29 nations,…
19 September 2024Mark your calendars for 23-30 September 2024 and get ready to participate in one of the most significant events in European sport and the judo community, the European Week of Judo Values (EWJV). This global celebration of judo coincides with the European Week of Sport, allowing you to take part right from your…
18 September 2024
Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 
Prague European Open 2024