e-Platform
The European Judo Union’s e-Platform is a dedicated free online learning hub designed to support the education, development and professional growth of the judo community. Accessible through EJU Education, it offers a wide range of resource, from coaching materials and referee updates to scientific research and athlete-focused content. Some of…
9 September 2025EJU Medical Seminar 2025 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
The European Judo Union is pleased to announce that the EJU Medical Seminar 2025 will be held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from 28–29 November 2025. Participants are expected to arrive on Thursday, 27 November, with departure scheduled for Sunday, 30 November. This annual seminar is one of the key knowledge-sharing platforms…
8 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The final day of the Junior European Judo Championships 2025 had everything: first-time appearances, historic medals, fierce bronze battles, and a golden French comeback on the team stage. Last year’s winner, Azerbaijan, left without a medal. Slovakia and Switzerland Step Into the Spotlight It wasn’t only host nation Slovakia making…
7 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Podgorica 2026 - Podgorica, Montenegro
The official flag handover took place this afternoon with Mr Anton Pospíšek, President of the Slovak Judo Federation, Dr Tóth László, President of the European Judo Union (EJU), and Mr Jovica Recevic, President of the Montenegrin Judo Federation. After successfully staging the Senior European Championships in 2025, Montenegro is now…
7 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The final day of the Junior European Judo Championships 2025 in Bratislava saw Team Slovakia make their long-awaited debut in the mixed team competition, securing a historic 7th-place finish on home soil. Their opening contest came against neighbouring Hungary, ending in a tie that required a deciding rematch. The +70kg…
7 September 2025Madrid Kata Tournament 2025 - Madrid, Spain
The Madrid Kata Tournament 2025 concluded in Spain with a weekend of high-level kata performances, bringing together some of Europe’s and the world’s most promising pairs. Italy and Spain emerged as the dominant nations, while Canada, Germany, and others also celebrated strong podium finishes. Italy reaffirmed its status as a…
7 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
Bislan Katamardov (IJF) was the heavyweight revelation of the day in Bratislava. He shocked the arena early on by defeating reigning champion Ibrahim Tataroglu (TUR) for the very first time, a statement win that set the tone for his golden run. From there, Katamardov swept through the draw, four victories…
6 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The women’s +78kg final was a French affair, Celia Cancan versus her training partner, Leonie Minkada-Caquineau. Just like last year, it was Cancan who stood tall, defending her Junior European crown and proving once again that gold belongs around her neck. At 19, Cancan already looked like the senior in…
6 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
History had a sense of déjà vu in the -100kg category, as Jakob Vares (EST) and Milan Bulaja (SRB) squared off once again in the final. Just like last year, the outcome leaned the same way, Bulaja on top, yet what stood out just as much was Vares’ unmistakable display…
6 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
For the French ace, Lila Mazzarino, there was only one plan in Bratislava: defend the title at all costs. Nothing else mattered. Four contests stood in her way, and while three were smooth sailing, there was one moment where things almost got away from her. Surprisingly, it wasn’t in the…
6 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The Italians are on fire! At the 2025 Junior European Championships they absolutely smashed it, topping the medal table with four gold, two silver and three bronze medals. One of the stars of the show was Cristiano Mincinesi (-90kg), and wow, did he deliver. The 19-year-old judoka bulldozed his way…
6 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
On 5 September, the National Olympic Committee of Slovakia (NOC) opened its doors to welcome distinguished delegates from the European Judo Union (EJU). Hosting the visit was Anton Siekel, President of the NOC of Slovakia, who greeted Dr. Tóth László, President of the EJU, and Catarina Rodrigues, Vice-President of the…
6 September 2025Madrid Kata Tournament 2025 - Madrid, Spain
The Madrid Kata Tournament 2025 is underway! A total of 176 participants from 14 countries are ready to showcase their kata. You can watch all the action live online via the link: JudoLive.es – Vive tu deporte en directo. Access up to date results via the link: https://katascore.com/resultsdetailedonline.php
6 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The script of the -81kg category was torn apart early when Spain’s Iñaki Baztán Merchan stunned everyone by eliminating the reigning junior European champion and world bronze medallist, Suleyman Shukurov (AZE). The top seed was gone, the draw wide open, and Baztán Merchan seized the moment. With two more victories,…
5 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The -70kg category delivered one of the biggest stories of the championships, and its heroine was none other than Ecem Baysug (TUR). Unseeded, ranked only #61 in the world, she arrived with little fanfare. Yet step by step, round by round, she tore through the draw with fearless judo and…
5 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The men’s -73kg category belonged to Irakli Goginashvili (GBR) but not without a battle. The British judoka was tipped to medal, and he delivered with gold, though his path was anything but smooth. Each of his five contests was a war of attrition, littered with penalties, yet time and again…
5 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
In the women’s -63kg category, top seed Joni Geilen (NED) walked onto the tatami as the favourite but in a stunning upset she was sent packing by Slovenia’s Neža Mešiček. The Slovenian’s fierce determination carried her all the way into the bronze medal contest, but the fairytale run ended there.…
5 September 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
On the second day of the Junior European Judo Championships Bratislava 2025, the tournament was honored by the presence of several distinguished guests: Matúš Šutaj Eštok, Minister of the Interior of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, President of Slovakia and Ivana Šufliarska Libiaková, State Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.…
5 September 2025
Gdansk Get Together Tournament 2025