International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Clarisse AGBEGNENOU is a champion in her own right, collecting all major titles; European, World and Olympic. Now she stands as a champion for peace. April 6th marks the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, and on behalf of Peace and Sport, Agbegnenou has become an ambassador. Sport has…
6 April 2025Dubrovnik Senior European Cup 2025 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, 413 competitors in total, 279 men, 135 women, 11th European Cup in a row, 5 medals for Croatia, 2 gold, Day 1 is over. At the cup held in “Gospino Polje” from 5th to 6th April, the most successful were Iva OBERAN and Tina RADIĆ, who won gold medals, Nina SIMIĆ and…
5 April 2025Tata EJU OTC 2025 - Tata, Hungary
The prestigious Tata Olympic Training Camp, known in Hungary as Tatai Edzőtábor, is once again opening its doors to the global judo elite. Beginning officially on 7 April, with international delegations arriving from Sunday, 6 April. Over 450 judoka from nearly 50 countries will gather in the historic lakeside town…
4 April 2025What does it truly mean to be a legend in sport? Is it the medals? The records? The years of dominance on the world stage? Yes, but it is also something deeper, something more enduring. A legend is someone who transcends the mat, the court, or the field. A legend leaves behind…
4 April 2025Dubrovnik Senior European Cup 2025 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
On the first weekend of April, from 5th to 6th, 489 judokas from 41 countries from six continents will gather in Dubrovnik for the European Senior Cup. The Croatian national team will be present with 53 competitors. Last year’s record tournament ‘beaten to the punch’: Olympic vice-champion, world champion, medalists from…
3 April 2025EJU Kids Camp 2025 - Budva, Montenegro
When judo becomes more than sport, when it turns into a vessel for unity, character and transformation, that is where the Judo For Children Commission of the European Judo Union shines the brightest. Under the thoughtful guidance of Nuno Delgado and Malte Greppert, this initiative has taken root with deep…
3 April 2025Student Judo Club Kobra
Based in Warsaw, Student Judo Club Kobra is being recognised and now assisted by the government with their work in Adapted Judo. Ran by coaches, Mariusz MADEŃSKI and Krzysztof BOCHENEK, they are helping to promote the opportunities that judo can offer, proving that it is an accessible sport for all.…
2 April 2025Judo For Children
Our journey through the judo values continues, and as April has officially arrived, it is time to learn about our next value: Responsibility. Our ambassador for this month is Andreja Leški, Paris 2024 Olympic Champion in the -63kg category. In judo, responsibility is not just a rule, it becomes a…
1 April 2025The European Judo Union and the Austrian judo family mourns the loss of a great of its guild: Ernst Raser, who became known in the 80s as the “father of the women’s world championships miracle”, died on Monday, 31 March at the age of 81. The Viennese served as a…
31 March 2025Sarajevo European Judo Hopes Tournament & Technical Session Kodokan Experts 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
With the first European Judo Hopes Tournament and Technical Session with Kodokan Experts of 2025 just around the corner, we’re catching up with one of the European Heroes that has been involved from the very start and is excited to continue her work. Maria CENTRACCHIO of Italy has been a…
31 March 2025After a bit of a lull last weekend, the judo universe is coming back to life with a cartwheel and a grin! This week will be anything but a snoozefest. Let’s start in the sparkling jewel of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik as Croatia rolls out the tatami for their annual Senior…
31 March 2025The Latvian Judo Federation has reached a significant milestone in its development by securing the right to host the European Kata Judo Championships in Riga from 30 May to 1 June 2025. This prestigious event marks a defining moment not only for Latvian judo but also for the continued growth…
30 March 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
In a world that often equates athletic performance with youth, there is something incredibly powerful about stepping out onto the mat, field, track or pool at 60 or older. There are only a little more than a handful of sports that truly welcome competitors at this age. Judo is proudly…
29 March 2025In the heart of Móstoles, a spark of legacy, tradition and innovation has come alive. The inaugural edition of Stage Judo Next-Gen “Villa de Móstoles” isn’t just another training event, it’s a movement. At its helm stands Javi Delgado, a coach, mentor, and guardian of judo’s spirit, who has poured his soul into…
28 March 2025European Games 2027
The European Championships are on the horizon with less than a month to go, but already other nations are in preparation for the future prime event. Over the course of last weekend during the Tbilisi Grand Slam, the Georgian Judo Federation signed the agreement to host the European Championships in…
27 March 2025European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro
In less than a month, Europe’s finest judoka will converge in Montenegro for the Podgorica European Judo Championships Seniors 2025. As anticipation builds, the entry list continues to grow day by day, revealing the final selections from each participating nation and confirming which elite athletes will step onto the tatami.…
25 March 2025As the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025 wrapped up last Sunday, having welcomed athletes from 52 nations, nearly half of those countries chose to stay behind in Georgia to participate in an international training camp. This continuation beyond the tournament highlights not only the competitive spirit of judo but also the…
25 March 2025EJU Ne-Waza Trophy - Rijeka, Croatia
The European Judo Union is proud to announce the EJU Ne-waza Trophy 2025, taking place on 3 May 2025, at the Zamet Sports Centre in Rijeka, Croatia. This event invites all athletes who are keen to test their skills explicitly in Ne-waza bouts under the adapted IJF Sport and Organisation Rules (SOR). The official…
24 March 2025
Dubrovnik Senior European Cup 2025