Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

"SHE IS SHAPING UP TO BE A REAL DIAMOND"

The Podgorica Senior European Cup saw an exciting showdown in the -52kg final between two Serbian judoka, Andrea STOJADINOV and Nikolina NISAVIC. Both athletes entered the tournament with different goals but found themselves facing each other in a highly anticipated final, showcasing their skills and growth. After her defeat in…

22 September 2024

Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

PRESIDENT REČEVIĆ REFLECTS ON A SUCCESSFUL TOURNAMENT 

In an exciting weekend for judo in Podgorica, Montenegro welcomed an impressive range of athletes, from Olympians to rising young stars. Mr. Jovica REČEVIĆ, President of the National Judo Federation of Montenegro, shared his thoughts on the tournament, Montenegro’s performance and the road ahead leading to the 2025 Senior European…

22 September 2024

Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

CHASING JUDO DREAMS ACROSS EUROPE

For USA judoka Ari BERLINER and Jack YONEZUKA, travelling to Europe to hone their craft has become a key part of their journey to success. Fresh off competing in the Zagreb Grand Prix last weekend, the pair arrived in Montenegro for the Podgorica European Cup, continuing their mission of balancing…

22 September 2024

Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

JUDO IS THEIR MIDDLE NAME: MEET THE NURKOVIC FAMILY

On the first day of the Podgorica Senior European Judo Cup 2024, Montenegrin judo saw a historic moment when Jusuf NURKOVIC secured a silver medal in the men’s -66kg category. This remarkable achievement is one of the best results for Montenegrin judo to date and it further cements the Nurkovic…

21 September 2024

Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

"I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MEDAL FOR A LONG TIME"

Sara LISCIANI, a familiar name among judo fans following the route of the next generation as she has long been a standout in the younger divisions. A double junior European medallist (2021, 2022), she has also tested herself on the IJF World Tour in recent years. Yet, despite her potential,…

21 September 2024

Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

A MILESTONE FOR MONTENEGRIN JUDO

The opening ceremony of the Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 highlighted the remarkable growth and efforts of the Montenegrin Judo Federation, which has now hosted two European Cups in just six months. The key focus of the event was preparing for next year’s major judo spectacle, the European Judo Championships…

21 September 2024

Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

SASSI MERITS OF LOMBARDO AND BEKAURI

Italian judoka Thomas SASSI continues to make waves in the judo world, recently adding a bronze medal from the 2024 Cadet World Judo Championships to his growing list of achievements. However, this weekend, the junior national vice-champion of Italy took on a new challenge, testing his skills in the senior…

21 September 2024

Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

PRESIDENT REČEVIĆ ANTICIPATES GREAT SUCCESS

Ahead of the Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024, President of the Montenegro Judo Federation, Mr. Jovica REČEVIĆ is looking forward to another successful event, We are honored to host the Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024, an international event that brings together judoka from across the world. After successfully organizing the…

18 September 2024

Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 - Podgorica, Montenegro

MONTENEGRO'S WARM UP

In 2017, Podgorica in Montenegro hosted the U23 European Championships, and earlier in 2024, the Junior European Cup was added to their roster. This weekend over the 21st and 22nd of September, it will be the turn of the senior athletes. This Senior European Cup will be a warm up…

17 September 2024