EJU Kids Camp 2025 - Budva, Montenegro

Fair Play in Action: Montenegro Edition

As in previous years, the EJU Fair Play Commission will also be present at the European Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 and the Kids Camp in Budva on Saturday, 26 April. The purpose of the Kids Camp is not only to develop techniques and throws but also to introduce participants to…

21 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: +100kg Preview

There is a deep history in this category, as well as plenty fresh blood to feast on in the 2025 European Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro. Starting with double Olympic Champion, Lukas KRPALEK (CZE) who also holds two world titles and three at European level. However he is stacked against a…

20 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: +78kg Preview

A fifth title is in reach for the top seed in the +78kg category, Romane DICKO (FRA). After being on a gold medal-roll for almost a year, it was an emotional Olympic loss for Dicko who was forced to settle for a bronze medal finish, though she assisted her team…

20 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -100kg Preview

The -100kg category is led by the Olympic final titans; Zelym KOTSOIEV (AZE) and Ilia SULAMANIDZE (GEO). It was a fairytale for Kotsoiev who won back to back gold medals in the World Championships and Olympic Games, but the work hasn’t stopped there for the world ranked number one, and…

19 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -78kg Preview

The -78kg category has some huge characters, and leading the charge is none other that Olympic bronze medallist, Patricia SAMPAIO (POR). Still seeking her senior title, Sampaio has been on the podium at cadet, junior and U23, with the latter two resulting in gold. In 2023 she secured a bronze…

19 April 2025

Ann Löf, Volunteer of the Year

For over 55 years, she has dedicated her life to judo, as an athlete, coach and a role model. During the “Volunteer of the Year” gala on 15th April, Swedish judo icon Ann Löf, received the most prestigious award of all: Volunteer of the Year! To emphases its significance, there are…

19 April 2025

POSTPONED!! Ne-waza Throphy Rijeka 2025

The European Judo Union (EJU) has an important update regarding the Newaza Judo Event in Rijeka: the event will be POSTPONED to a later date, which will be announced very soon! While we are eager to welcome you all on the mat, this short delay gives us the opportunity to make the…

18 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -90kg Preview

It has been a while since we’ve seen the double Olympic Champion, Lasha BEKAURI (GEO) on the tatami, but many are excited to see the Georgian hero back in action. He will be leading the category this year, and though he already hold a European title, he is looking for…

18 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -70kg Preview

All in the -70kg category should be wary of one of the newest arrivals to the mix, OZBAS Szofi (HUN). After moving from the -63kg category where she became a World bronze medallist in 2023, and narrowly missed out on a European medal in the same year. Though she was…

18 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

Euros 2025: All You Need To Know

The 2025 European Judo Championships is set to unfold in Podgorica, Montenegro, from 23-27 April 2025. This prestigious event will gather elite judoka from across Europe, competing in both individual and mixed team categories. This championship marks a significant milestone as Montenegro celebrates 50 years of judo. Hosting such a high-caliber event…

18 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -81kg Preview

The Battle of the Titans continues in the -81kg category with one of the most exciting rivalries in present time between Tato GRIGALASHVILI (GEO) and Matthias CASSE (BEL). Their incredible rivalry started in the European Championships semi final in 2020, and there is every chance it could continue in the…

17 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -63kg Preview

The -63kg category could see history made for Team France if Clarisse AGBEGNENOU is to top the podium and claim her sixth European title. Starting her collection in 2013 at only 20 years old, Agbegnenou was laying the foundations for a long and successful career.  Now with five Olympic medals…

17 April 2025

EJU Kids Camp 2025 - Budva, Montenegro

Kids Camp Budva 2025 Info Pack

The countdown continues as we are less than a week away from the EJU Kids Camp 2025 in Budva, Montenegro (23–27 April) which will offer young judoka an exciting blend of training, fun and cultural exchange by the sea. Led by Olympic medallists, world champions and top coaches, the camp…

17 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -73kg Preview

Day two will see a host of champions, European, World and Olympic. Though there are those who have acquired all of the titles before him, including Lasha SHAVDATUASHVILI (GEO) in this weight category, Hidayat HEYDAROV of Azerbaijan was first to collect the trinity in one year, three months in fact! …

16 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -57kg Preview

There has been a great deal of turnover in the -57kg category since the Paris Olympic Games, with category changes or breaks from competition. This year we are missing the 2024 finalists; European Champion Daria BILODID (UKR) is not in the line up, and silver medallist Kaja KAJZER (SLO) is…

16 April 2025

EU Sport Forum 2025 Krakow

Athletes' Well-being at the Forefront of Sport Policy Discussion

At the heart of the EU Sport Forum 2025 in Krakow, a powerhouse panel gathered to confront one of the most pressing issues in modern sport: the well-being of athletes. Representing a cross-section of Olympic, Paralympic, professional and medical perspectives, the discussion illuminated both challenges and opportunities in athlete care, physically,…

16 April 2025

EJU Ne-Waza Trophy - POSTPONED - Rijeka, Croatia

UPDATE! Ne-waza Trophy: Judobase Registration Cancelled, Deadline Extended!

Please be informed that the following amendments have been made regarding the upcoming Ne-waza Trophy Rijeka 2025: The updated Official Outlines can be found via the following link: https://www.eju.net/download-file/?parentId=356302&id=364145

15 April 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

European Championships 2025: -66kg Preview

Current European Champion who first took a European title in Kazan, 2016, Vazha MARGVELASHVILI (GEO) is back and prepared to go the full haul once again. As one of the more senior athletes, his experience is vast but he set against a hoard of extreme talent and reaching the top…

15 April 2025