Mr. Gisli F. Egilson Elected as President of the Icelandic Judo Federation
At the 53rd annual meeting of the Icelandic Judo Federation, held on 3 November 2024, Mr. Gisli F. EGILSON was elected as the new president of the association. He succeeds Jóhann Másson, who stepped down after nearly twelve years of dedicated service due to an illness from which he is…
20 November 2024A Moving Story of David’s Journey On and Off the Tatami
David SABLJIĆ, a spirited 15-year-old with both mental and physical disabilities, embodies determination and resilience. Due to complications during birth, David’s journey has been anything but ordinary. Yet, through the support of his family and his love for judo, he has shattered expectations and created a life rich with achievement,…
19 November 2024Thessaloniki Cadet European Cup 2024 - Thessaloniki, Greece
After a two-year hiatus, Thessaloniki is back on the international sports stage, hosting the Thessaloniki Cadet European Cup 2024. Set to take place from 23-24 November, this tournament marks the final cadet European Cup of the year, drawing nearly 480 athletes from 30 countries across three continents. The action will…
19 November 2024European University Sports Association
The European University Sports Association (EUSA) hosted an exclusive gala dinner at the Palais Liechtenstein in Vienna to mark its 25th anniversary. About 200 guests from more than 40 nations were invited, including numerous representatives from European sports associations and university sports organisations. EJU General Secretary Martin POIGER attended the…
18 November 2024Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
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 2024Agron KUKA, President of Kosovo Judo and EJU Sport Director, discussed the rise of popularity of judo in Kosovo as well as the expansion of the EJU calendar and the goal of our organisation moving in to the new year. First however, Kuka took the opportunity to mention the most…
18 November 2024The Portuguese Olympic Committee (COP) celebrated the best in national sports during the 2024 Olympic year at its prestigious Olympic Celebration Gala, hosted at the SUD Hall Lisboa. The evening highlighted exceptional achievements, with three judoka, Patrícia SAMPAIO, Taís PINA, Telma MONTEIRO, as well as coach, Marco MORAIS, receiving distinguished…
17 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
It is a bittersweet conclusion to the weekend of the 2024 U23 European Championships in Pila, Poland, as we say goodbye to a wonderful host city, as well as President Jacek ZAWADKA. Though Zawadka holds a position in the European Judo Union, and he will be still be on the…
17 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
Since the establishment of the Mixed Team event for the U23 European Championships in 2021, Georgia have yet to miss out on a podium place. In incredible fashion, they claimed the first title in 2021 when hosted in Hungary, but in 2022 and 2023 were forced to settle for bronze.…
17 November 2024European Judo Championships U23 (Ind.+MT) 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
Closing out the U23 European Judo Championships in Pila, Poland, the flag handover took place, and after a sensational event over the weekend, we can already look forward to next years edition which will be held in Chisinau, Moldova. Accepting the flag on behalf of Moldovan Judo was President, Andrei…
17 November 2024European 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 2024Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024 - Venray, Netherlands
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 2024Riga European Judo Hopes Cup & Technical Session Kodokan Experts - Riga, Latvia
The European Judo Hopes Cup and Technical Session with Kodokan Experts is concluding the year of 2024 in Riga. Over the past months, this has been an incredible addition to the EJU Calendar, giving unrivalled opportunity to young athletes from around Europe. The Kodokan expert invited to this event is…
15 November 2024
Open European II Judo Championships (Intellectual Impairment) 2024