European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
Though there was a great deal of support for the Mixed Team event of the U23 European Championships 2024, it was an early exit for the host nation, Poland, defeated by a strong team from Azerbaijan including European Champions, Grand Slam and Junior World medallists, who were then sent to…
17 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
It was the perfect way to start the final block of U23 European Championships 2024. The -81kg men were first up and an exciting contest looked to be unfolding between Kote KAPANADZE (GEO) and Bright MADDALONI NOSA (ITA), with some strong kumi kata. However it was more controlled for Kapanadze…
16 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
On the second, and final day of individual competing in the U23 European Championships 2024, we saw the remaining weight categories battling it out for the seven titles. In the -81kg category, Kote KAPANADZE (GEO) was first to take his place in the final, demonstrating some stunning ashi waza skills,…
16 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
For Tara BABULFATH of Sweden, 2024 has been a wild ride. Claiming her first Grand Slam, Grand Prix, Senior World Championships medals, and then the cherry on the cake, an Olympic bronze medal. It was a fairytale experience unlike no other, however it could have all come crashing down. It…
16 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
Opening day one of the U23 European Championships were the -48kg women. Current Olympic bronze medallist, Tara BABULFATH (SWE) battled it out against Giulia GHIGLIONE (ITA) for the U23 title, after already enduring a 10 minute contest in the semi final with Ghiglione’s team mate and eventual bronze medallist, Asia…
15 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
For most, the pick of the day in the -48kg was Tara BABULFATH (SWE). Already having transitioned on to the senior circuit and claiming IJF World Tour medals, the 18 year old went on to claim an Olympic bronze in Paris this year. However her return to the tatami after…
15 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
The European Judo Union are the only continental union to host this particular level of event. The purpose of cadet, junior and now the ‘Hopes’ events, is for the development of athletes in Europe. We are very fortunate that the popular events attract judoka from all over the world, which…
14 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
The city of Piła, Poland, is preparing to welcome some of the most talented judoka for the European Judo Championships U23, which will take place from 15th to 17th November 2024. This prestigious event, which highlights both emerging and established judo proficiency while serving as a key bridge between the…
21 October 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
After a successful U23 European Championships here in Potsdam, Germany, the official flag handover ceremony took place. In 2024, the championships will head to Pila in Poland, only 300km from our current destination here in Germany. President of the Polish Judo Association and Marketing Director of the European Judo Union,…
19 November 2023
European Judo Championships U23 2024