Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands

A DAY TO REMEMBER

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 2024

Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands

DR BRONS HONOURED WITH PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION

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 2024

Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands

"ITS BEEN 18 MONTHS IN THE MAKE"

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 2024

Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands

A HISTORIC EVENT IS SET TO BEGIN

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 2024

Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands

VENRAY IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Venray is the host of two pivotal tournament this week, the Open European II Judo Championships 2024 and the last EJU Get Together Tournament of the year. Kickstarting the week with the Open Europeans, the Sporthal de Wetteling Venray will welcome athletes with intellectual impairments under the guidelines of the…

18 November 2024

Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE: DISABILITY TO ABILITY

Though we are in the midst of the U23 European Championships in Pila, Poland, we are also looking forward to a brand new prime event in the European Judo Union calendar, the European Championships for Intellectually Impaired. Next week in Venray, where the Get Together events began for adapted judoka,…

15 November 2024

Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands

VENRAY TO HOST TWO IN ONE

The Adapted Judo community is gearing up for a thrilling and action-packed conclusion to 2024, as athletes gather in Venray, Netherlands, for two significant events that mark an important step forward for the sport. From November 20-21, the inaugural Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 will take place,…

26 September 2024