During the 76th EJU Ordinary Congress, honours and awards were announced to recognise long standing service and support as well as to highlight examples of the judo values in practice within our community. Initially, Honours were awarded to President of the European Judo Union, Dr László TOTH by the President…
24 November 2024Venray Get Together Tournament 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
Amidst the 76th EJU Ordinary Congress in Budapest, the fourth and final edition of the EJU Get Together took place in Venray. Nearly 200 judoka from 18 countries gathered to compete, while representatives from other nations attended as observers. Among the visitors was judo powerhouse, France. National Technical Advisor and…
24 November 2024EJU Ordinary Congress - Budapest, Hungary
On the 23rd of November 2024 during the 76th EJU Ordinary Congress in Budapest, Hungary, the new Executive Committee was announced for the coming period. For the first time in European Judo Union history, the Executive Committee can boast of two female Vice Presidents; Catarina RODRIGUES for Sport and Kristiina…
23 November 2024EJU Ordinary Congress - Budapest, Hungary
“The 31 Olympic medals in Paris – eight of them gold – speak for themselves: we are the clear number one in sport. No fewer than 16 European member countries won medals in Paris. In addition, there were eight European World Championship titles,” stated EJU President Dr László Tóth, who…
23 November 2024EJU Ordinary Congress - Budapest, Hungary
European Judo Union President Dr. László TÓTH was unanimously re-elected for a further four years by acclamation at the 76th EJU Ordinary Congress in Budapest. The Hungarian has been in office for 900 days (June 2022). The second term runs until December 2028. “We started a positive revolution in 2022,…
23 November 2024Thessaloniki Cadet European Cup 2025 - Thessaloniki, Greece
The first day of the 2024 Thessaloniki Cadet European Cup brought thrilling performances and remarkable victories at the Alexandrio Sports Hall. This prestigious tournament showcased the talents of 439 athletes from 29 countries. Among the many highlights was Team Kazakhstan, who dazzled with an impressive haul of six medals (one…
23 November 2024EJU Ordinary Congress - Budapest, Hungary
This weekend marks the end of an impressive era in the European Judo Union. Otto KNEITINGER (GER), 70, is leaving the European judo stage after 25 years and one month (+300 months, +9,100 days). During this quarter of a century, the Bavarian entrepreneur (master confectioner, hotel owner, Ippon Gear founder)…
22 November 2024Venray Get Together Tournament 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
In a quiet neighbourhood of Bucharest, a single moment shattered the life of Anda ARGHIR, a vibrant 24-year-old dancer and budding computer engineer. Two years ago, on what seemed like an ordinary day, a tree fell, fracturing her spine and leaving her bound to a wheelchair. That tree didn’t just…
22 November 2024EJU Ordinary Congress - Budapest, Hungary
Europe’s judo family is meeting this weekend for the 76th EJU ORDINARY CONGRESS in Budapest. A total of 138 delegates from 49 countries are expected to attend. The event kicked off on Friday with a three-hour meeting of the Executive Committee under the leadership of President László TOTH. The seven…
22 November 2024EJU Ordinary Congress - Budapest, Hungary
Saturday, 23 November, the 76th Ordinary Congress of the European Judo Union is set to take place in Budapest, bringing together 140 delegates from 49 countries. A key highlight will be the anticipated re-election of EJU President Dr. László TOTH, reflecting his strong support. His proposed slate includes three vice…
22 November 2024Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
It was a fantastic day for the British Adapted Judo team at the inaugural Open European Judo Championships Intellectual Impairment (IQ of 75 or below) in Venray as they walked away crowned the most successful team of the event. To earn such a title, they won half a dozen medals.…
22 November 2024Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
Rudi VERHAGEN began judo at age of seven, a sport he grew to love deeply. After his brother Herman was diagnosed with brain cancer in the early 1990s and passed away eight months later, Rudi was inspired by Kano’s philosophy that “judo is for everybody” to create opportunities for inclusion…
21 November 2024Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
The inaugural Open European Judo Championships Intellectual Impairment Venray 2024 showcased incredible passion, joy, and dedication. Among the 11 participating countries, Great Britain claimed the top spot in the overall medal standings with Belgium and Poland securing second and third places, respectively. Remarkably, with the exception of Serbia, every participating…
21 November 2024Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
Dr. Arnold BRONS is a medical professional, specifically a sports physician, who served as the team doctor for the Dutch National Judo Team from 2000 to 2016. Toward the end of that journey, around 2014, he joined the European Judo Union (EJU) as a member of the Medical Commission. A…
21 November 2024Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
The Australian team had originally planned to attend the inaugural EJU Get Together in 2023 but various challenges prevented their participation. However, a year later, they were thrilled to finally join the adapted judo tour in Venray. Adapted judo is still a relatively new concept in Australia and coach Lewis…
21 November 2024Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
A landmark event brought together judoka with intellectual impairments (IQ of 75 and below) from 11 countries are ready to showcase their exceptional talent and determination at the Sporthal de Wetteling Venray as the Open European Judo Championships Intellectual Impairment Venray 2024 is ready to begin. This inclusive competition celebrates…
20 November 2024Mr. Gisli F. Egilson Elected as President of the Icelandic Judo Federation
At the 53rd annual meeting of the Icelandic Judo Federation, held on 3 November 2024, Mr. Gisli F. EGILSON was elected as the new president of the association. He succeeds Jóhann Másson, who stepped down after nearly twelve years of dedicated service due to an illness from which he is…
20 November 2024A Moving Story of David’s Journey On and Off the Tatami
David SABLJIĆ, a spirited 15-year-old with both mental and physical disabilities, embodies determination and resilience. Due to complications during birth, David’s journey has been anything but ordinary. Yet, through the support of his family and his love for judo, he has shattered expectations and created a life rich with achievement,…
19 November 2024
ECC Champions League 2024 - Mixed Team 
Thessaloniki Cadet European Cup 2024