ECC Champions League 2024 - Mixed Team - Montpellier, France

CLEAN SWEEP FOR GOLDEN GORI

Following an all-French collision for the first bronze medal, the FDI Stadium welcomed teams from Georgia and Ukraine to the tatami; Golden Gori and Judo Ukraine, to decide the second bronze medal. The teams bowed, and left the tatami, leaving only their +70kg women; Sophio SOMKHISHVILI (Gori) and Ruslana BULAVINA…

ECC Champions League 2024 - Mixed Team - Montpellier, France

JUDO NICE METROPOLE START THE CELEBRATIONS

In an all-French bronze medal contest, there was no surprise that the crowd instantly came alive in the final block of the European Club Championships – Champions League 2024. SGS Judo took on Judo Nice Metropole for the chance to claim bronze, and opening the head to head were the…

ECC Champions League 2024 - Mixed Team - Montpellier, France

STRAIGHT SET AND A DRAW

The semi final contests in the European Club Championships – Champions League 2024 could not have been more opposite. Paris Saint-German (PSG) were the first to secure their place in the Champions League final, completing their devastating straight set against Ukraine Judo before the first contest on the adjoining mat…

ECC Champions League 2024 - Mixed Team - Montpellier, France

IT'S A WHO'S WHO LINE UP

At 8am on Saturday the 21st of December, two hours before the doors of the FDI Stadium opened, avid judo fans and clubs alike were lining up at the ticket office, hoping to get a seat to watch their national heroes compete in the grand finale of the year, the…

MR KRIŠANDA: ELEVATING SLOVAKIAN JUDO TO EUROPEAN PROMINENCE

Mr. Ján KRIŠANDA, a former judoka and the esteemed former president of the Slovakian Judo Federation for an impressive 16 years, continues to play a pivotal role in the advancement of sports in Slovakia. Currently serving as the State Secretary for Tourism and Sports, his dedication to fostering growth and…

ECC Champions League 2024 - Mixed Team - Montpellier, France

MONTPELLIER IS READY

Concluding the year, the European Judo Union are collaborating with the French Judo Federation for one of the greatest celebrations of judo in the calendar. Once again, Montpellier will play host to a prime event, the European Club Championships – Champions League 2024. The city can also celebrate that they…

The Retirement of Telma Monteiro

"I AM AT PEACE."

While the judo world turns its focus to Montpellier and the battles yet to unfold, another chapter quietly closes. Telma MONTEIRO, a beacon of excellence and perseverance in judo, has recently announced her retirement. Her journey, which has inspired countless fans and athletes, now transitions into a new phase, one…

Digital Administrative and Training Assistant (DATA) Project

DATA MEETING CONCLUDED IN RIJEKA

Between 18-19 December, the picturesque city of Rijeka, Croatia, welcomed partners from across Europe for the meeting of the Digital Administrative and Training Assistant (DATA) project. Against the backdrop of this vibrant city, the event laid the groundwork for an ambitious initiative designed to reshape sports management and training through…

ECC Champions League 2024 - Mixed Team - Montpellier, France

STROOSSEN JUDO CLUB STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT IN MONTPELLIER 

As the ECC Champions League 2024 prepares to captivate judo enthusiasts in Montpellier, much has been said about the competing teams. Yet, one team remains a fresh and exciting story: Team Luxembourg, represented this year by the Stroossen Judo Club. We had the opportunity to speak with club president, Tom…

TIME FOR YOU TO NOMINATE FOR EJU FAIR PLAY AWARD

The European Judo Union (EJU) has announced the call for nominations for the EJU FAIR PLAY AWARD 2024. The awards will recognize acts of Fair Play and sportsmanship from the year 2024. The EJU kindly invites all participants, officials, media representatives and spectators to nominate candidates for the EJU FAIR…

THE GOLDEN TOUR - CHAPTER 3

The concluding chapter of the Alice Bellandi Golden Tour unfolded between 14-15 December, wrapping up a remarkable journey that spanned Italy, connecting thousands of judo enthusiasts. Alice, the celebrated judoka, shared her heartfelt reflections on these last two events, offering a glimpse into the profound impact this tour has had…

SLOVAKIA CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Under the title, The 3rd Judo Awards was a spectacular evening celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the National Judo Federation of Slovakia. The event honoured the finest judoka of 2024 and highlighted the rich history and promising future of judo in the country. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including the president…

A Coach Perspective with Roy Schipper

RULE CHANGES

It has been an exciting weekend in Istanbul, Türkiye, as the rule changes for the next cycle were announced and delivered to National Federations during the IJF Technical Seminar. For some coaches and former athletes, the changes were in fact a throwback to past times, and on a personal level…

JUDOKA HONOURED AT THE GOLD COLLAR CEREMONY

On the morning of the 16 December, in the Sinopoli Room of the Parco della Musica Auditorium in Rome, the prestigious Gold Collars for Merito Sportivo, the highest accolade in Italian sport, were awarded. The event celebrated the achievements of athletes who secured gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic…

Thank you Marcus!

NYMAN BOWS OUT

It has been 14 years since Swedish judoka, Marcus NYMAN landed on the Judo Tour, opening his high level career in Vienna in 2010. It was in the same year, at the age of 20 years that he defeated Varlam LIPARTELIANI (GEO) in the European Championship final, also in Vienna,…

ECC Champions League 2024 - Mixed Team - Montpellier, France

MIXED TEAMS FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

For the 2025 European Club Championships: Champions League, we are excited for the newly introduced format of the Mixed Teams. Traditionally seeing all-men and all-women teams, this edition will welcome the joint effort of men and women from 12 teams representing seven nations. Montpellier has already played host to the…

Safe Falling For The Elderly Through Judo

SAFE FALLING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN JAPAN

Between 12-13 December, the International Conference on Safe Falling for the Elderly Through Judo took place at Tokai University, Japan, for the second time. The event brought together judo scientists and trainers from 18 countries and 14 universities to share insights and advancements in this vital area. With outstanding organisation,…

Facts. No rumours.

IJF: NEW CYCLE, NEW RULES

The International Judo Federation have announced the new rules to the National Federations ahead of the Technical Seminar which will be held on the 14th and 15th of December in Istanbul, Türkiye. These rules will see the reintroduction of scores, elimination of penalties in some respects and the allowance of…