Madrid European Open 2024 - Madrid, Spain

KEEPING HIS HEAD IN THE GAME

There are a fair few athletes still on the hunt for qualification spots in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, less than 50 days away. There are some competing to better their world ranking positions and in doing so, their seeding for the Games. Then there is the unusual entry…

9 June 2024

Madrid European Open 2024 - Madrid, Spain

ROUGH DIAMONDS SPARKLE AMONG THE SUPERSTARS

Big names donned the Polideportivo Municipal Princes of Asturias on the final day of the Madrid European Open 2024. A golden back patch was carried in by Lasha BEKAURI (GEO), standing out among the sea of judoka was the double Olympic Champion, Teddy RINER (FRA) at 2.04m tall. Then in…

9 June 2024

Madrid European Open 2024 - Madrid, Spain

ROYAL SPANISH FEDERATION CELEBRATE 75 YEARS

Since the establishment of the Royal Spanish Federation of Judo and Associated Sports in 1949, it has been instrumental in promoting the development of judo, aikido, jiu-jitsu, wushu, kendo and personal defence, all of which promote physical skill, disciple, respect and perseverance, pillars of our sport. Throughout these years, we…

9 June 2024

Madrid European Open 2024 - Madrid, Spain

BARROSO LEADS SPANISH CHARGE

On the first day of the Madrid European Open 2024, in one of the last qualifying events prior to the Paris Olympic Games, we saw many talented judoka, some more new to the senior scene that others. One who we expect to see in Paris is Barbara TIMO (POR), though…

8 June 2024

Madrid European Open 2024 - Madrid, Spain

BIG NAMES IN MADRID

One of the final qualifying stops on the European Judo Tour will be the Madrid European Open 2024, and with this, it’ll bring some top names who are either looking to strengthen their position in the seeding or confirm their qualification spot for Paris 2024.  Last week in Marrakech, the…

4 June 2024